( 11th February 2012 - 14 miles) The owner of Tivoli Place B&B looked at me with a mixture of curiosity, pity and condolence as I tackled a big breakfast the following morning. She couldn't quite understand why anyone would undertake The Dales Way in winter. And later, as I hefted my rucksack and stepped … Continue reading The Dales Way: Day 1 – Ilkley to Burnsall
Winter Walking
The Dales Way 2012
I was on the summit of Fairfield in the Lake District when I first heard of The Dales Way. In November 2007, friends and I were sitting in bright sunshine and enjoying clear views over the surrounding fells. We had completed half of the 'Fairfield Horseshoe' and as we scoffed our sandwiches, we chatted to … Continue reading The Dales Way 2012
Coast to Coast: Day 12 – Egton Bridge to Robin Hood’s Bay
(26th March 2013 - 16½ miles on my last leg of Wainwright's Coast to Coast from Egton Bridge to Robin Hood's Bay) So here it was. My last day on the Coast to Coast. And, for the last time, it was snowing - as it had on seven of my twelve days. The Horseshoe Hotel … Continue reading Coast to Coast: Day 12 – Egton Bridge to Robin Hood’s Bay
Coast to Coast: Day 11- Blakey Ridge to Egton Bridge
(25th March 2013 - 10 miles across the North York Moors from The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge to The Horseshoe Hotel, Egton Bridge) My stay at The Lion Inn was one of the best of my holiday. Yep, this trekking across tundra in fierce icy winds was a holiday. After breakfast, I was sorry to … Continue reading Coast to Coast: Day 11- Blakey Ridge to Egton Bridge
Coast to Coast: Day 10 – Ingleby Cross to Blakey Ridge
(24th March 2013 - 20 Miles across the North York Moors from Ingleby to Blakey Ridge) After yesterday's long miles, there would be no let-up today ... and unlike that endless beetle's crawl across the flat, there would be plenty of stiff climbs too. From a distance, the Cleveland escarpment resembles a saw-blade and those … Continue reading Coast to Coast: Day 10 – Ingleby Cross to Blakey Ridge
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