Saturday 14 September 2019
Miles: 19.8
Total miles: 89.4
A second day in succession with no rain, yay!
It was supposed to be 17 miles to Alston, so where tbe extra 2.8 miles comes from I am not sure. There was one unfortunate incident where I tried a promising shortcut that came up short and I had to retrace my steps... I think the rest comes from tracking across pathless moors and wandering around Alston looking for a meal.. no joy, Alston apparently likes to party on a Saturday night. But my Spar ready meal was surprisingly edible. Spot of red wine too and all for less than £10.
Still, today was a good day with some fine views and pleasant walking. For much of tbe day I followed Isaac's Tea Trail.. easy walking and fun, with teapots turning up in unexpected places. Isaac Holden sounds to have been an interesting man.
I am back on the official route now and will follow it tomorrow except I will not go down to Dufton but instead will cut across the moor to High Cup Nick and camp there. It will be another long day that includes climbing Cross Fell, at 893m the highest point on the Pennine Way. Tbe next day goes to Middleton-in-Teesdale. I have a rest day in the bank, and might use it then.. we shall see.
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| Looking back at Allendale from the huge Mohope Moor |
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| Isaac's Tea trail, miscellaneous teapots |
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| Even tbe waymarks are interesting! |
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| A herd of goats! Not like Buttercups of course but they were very friendly. |
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| The river South Tyne .. there is a river North Tyne too |
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