We climbed up and then of course had a very long descent more or less to sea level just so we could really feel the benefit of the 1,400ft hill top. I’m probably exaggerating about the sea level but that’s certainly how it felt as it was a very hot arduous climb. However, the views were of course amazing!
Long descents followed, although there was always a little up to keep the legs working. On one, somewhere near Clitheroe, Fiona was met by friends on holiday in the area. After that we had lunch at Dunsop Bridge which apparently is the exact middle of England.
The scenery and sunshine stayed amazing for the rest of the day as we went from Lancashire, briefly into Yorkshire and finally Cumbria. The climbs and descents kept on coming but with them the views.
Very tired after a hard day we arrived in Crossthwaite for the evening.
95 miles and 7,457ft.
2 comments:
Doing well! So many feet climbed! If you've gone through the centre of Britain, presumably more than half way to your destination? However when I walked the Pennine Way I stayed in the Centre of Britain hotel and that was in Haltwhistle, just south of Hadrian's Wall. Sadly that's a bit further on, but maybe it is based on different extremities of Britain? The Shetland Islands would make a big difference :)
Half way there, and the weather's with you. Excellent!
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