Packed up and ready for off by 8-we have 21 miles ahead of us, reputedly a 'recovery day' following on from the toughest leg yesterday - 21 miles a recovery walk seems a contradiction in terms!!!
Still 'On wards ever backwards never!' - way off in front we were able to see clearly our route along the Pennine Way 2yrs ago-High Cup Nick, Great Shunner Fell, Cross Fell - eventually to be obliterated by rain clouds!
We made really good progress today finishing in 8 1/4 hrs including breaks - we were well impressed with this time as we have been taking so long to complete the previous, shorter legs in The Lakes - just shows the impact of the heart poundingly, thigh burningly steep ascents and knee trembly descents with heavy packs, of The Lakes!
Ironically recovery leg it was, with a campsite with hot showers instead of the pub garden last night (that wasn't open in the morning-thank goodness for good public toilets!)
Crossing the M6 @ 8.30 am
No comments:
Post a Comment