Woke up to mists on the hills outside our bedroom window. Weather says another warm sunny day for our mostly flat walk to Orton, actually our B & B is in Tebay. Downstairs the smell of breakfast cooking was a delightful aroma of fresh toast, fresh eggs, bacon and sausage. Table also has yogurts, fresh chopped fruits, granola and cereals to chose from. Another yummy breakfast in the countryside.

Tony leaving Bampton Grange

This box saved us yesterday. Huge Thank You to Thomas. We left 2.50 for our water. We walked passed it again Sunday morning on our way to Shap.

Thomas’ Honesty Box

The footpath was lovely and green with a babbling brook running next to it.

The foot trail off the road from Bampton Grange

We really had to watch the map closely, as it was easy to get off track. Signage is still spotty for the Coast to Coast. There are quite a few footpaths leading  to towns with charming names. We noted landmarks like the Packhorse Bridge to help us stay on route.

PackHorse bridge

Tony walking down to Shap Abbey – built around 1200

Road from Shap Abbey

Lawn bowling in Shap

Checking the map again.

Tony and the boulder. He stopped it as it was rolling wildly downhill.

In front of The George in Orton

Our twelve mile mostly flat walk was actually about 16 miles with a climb of over 1,500 feet. Most of it was on grassy trails, so my poor feet were grateful not to be continually climbing on rocks. The weather was fine with a cool breeze most of the day. Lovely hiking weather!