Today’s 12.5 mile walk ended up being 18.85 miles and a climb of 3,120 feet. It was a tough one. Only my hard headed stubbornness kept me going toward the end.
It really started out beautifully too. The Swan is a delightful place to stay with lovely rooms, good hot showers, excellent food, and delightful owners. Tony and I had a yummy breakfast and Christine dropped us off by where she picked us up yesterday so we,could continue our walk.
Tony leaving
Yes, more sheep
Signpost
The Blue Bell Inn
I got in 23 miles, what with going out and being reeled back in. It was cool and mostly overcast…and a long hike after the first mile “Tenaciously uphill” as th book would have it. Then across the moors (yes, more moors) and then, and then…the Cleveland Hills. No jpoke, we were back to straight up, walk (creep) around the edge at the top, and gnarly downhills. Four of them. By the time we got to what we thought was the last, we were beat.
Mary has more blisters, as do I, some new aches and pains, and a new appreciation that Yorkshire isn’t flat.
Today will be…dificult.