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18 June 2022. The full English breakfast at 0730 set me up well for the day. 0815 departure from the Youth Hostel with Paul. This was a long day with the highest point on the Pennine Way, Cross Fell (893m) The initial steady climb from Dufton (200m) steepened up Green Fell. Once on Knock Old … Continue reading Dufton to Alston

17 June 2022. Fred decided to take a rest day in Middleton, so I left walking solo at 0740. Much of the route followed the River Tees, initially through farmed meadows before reaching moorland. Passing three impressive waterfalls, Low Force, High Force and Cauldron Snout, I learnt that “force” comes from the Nordic word “foss” … Continue reading Middleton-in-Teesdale to Dufton

16 June 2022. 0735 start after a porridge breakfast. The Tan Hill Inn hadn’t opened up, so Fred managed to get water from a campervan owner, who also kindly gave us a cup of tea before starting. We heard later in the day from another walker, Steve, who stayed in a room at the inn … Continue reading Tan Hill to Middleton-in-Teesdale

15 June 2022. Had a good night’s sleep. It was a cool night with little wind and the tent was wet with condensation (more weight to carry). Walked the 15 minutes into Hawes from the campsite at 0720. Got a few food provisions at the Spar shop and was back on the route at 0800. … Continue reading Hawes to Tan Hill

14 June 2022. The campsite was noisy all night with the DoE students. They obviously don’t get taught campsite etiquette these days! Note to self: avoid school groups camping. All the Pennine Way walkers camping had a bad night so we were up early and off at 0700. Patrick, Paul and I walked as a … Continue reading Horton-In-Ribblesdale to Hawes

13 June 2022. Patrick camped next to me. He had walked from Ponden in a day. He is walking Lands End to John O Groates for the 9th time and aiming to do it in 63 days. At 71 year, that is just amazing! Leaving the campsite at 0815 in a light drizzle, I had … Continue reading Malham to Horton-in-Ribblesdale

13 June 2022. A relatively easy day across farmland and with good footpaths. Nigel dropped me off in Thornton-in-Craven and I was walking at 1015. While getting my boots on, Gail and Jenny passed me. They were doing a section over 4 days. The first few kms were up over farmland and then down onto … Continue reading Thornton-in-Craven to Malham

11 June 2022. Tonight I am staying with Nigel (friend from university days) and Eileen. They live about 30 mins off the Pennine Way, so I timed my 0830 start for a 1500 ETA in Thornton-in-Craven where Nigel was going to pick me up. It was about 9 km in 2.5 hours over Keighley Moor … Continue reading Ponden Mill to Thornton-in -Craven

10 June 2022. After saying farewells to Stefan, I walked out of Hebden Bridge at 0830 following the Hebden Bridge Pennine Way Loop, up through Heptonstall (steep climb). A very scenic area. The Pennine Way goes to the west of the town, but the loop is well worth taking for the scenery and amenities. I … Continue reading Hebden Bridge to Ponden Mill

9 June 2022. We spent a comfortable night at the Diggle Hotel run by Sue and Billy. We were fortunate to get the last room. All the B&Bs I phoned were booked up. I thought for the time of year it would be easy to get accommodation a day or so in advance. Talking to … Continue reading Diggle to Hebden Bridge