Traffic was a shock today, not that we haven’t seen any, rather that the A1 was the 1st really busy road we have seen since the M6 at Shap, and it was very quite unlike the A1 & later the A19. It’s all to easy traveling at 2 1/2 miles an hour to forget the pace of life elsewhere.
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Taken this morning as we left the outskirts of Richmond. The rain overnight made progress a little slower but the sunshine made up for it. Walking along the banks of the Swale was wonderful, I always find the sound of running water cheers me, especially when I don’t have to wade through it or jump over it as we did three days ago crossing the moors between Kirkby Stephen & Tan Hill.
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Great start out from The Black Lion this morning. Breakfast done and walking by 7.20am. Which wa a good thing because of the 23 miles in front of us.
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Making good progress. today. Opted for using a bridge rather than running across the A1.
Eye catching it may be, but this pharmacy knows how to market to weary travellers, even if they can only offer blister plasters, support bandages and other essentials.
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Tuesday began well after a delightful stay in Reeth. A timeless place which seems to still be in the 20th century if it were not for the habits of 21st century drivers. Our short, – only 10 miles today, walk brought to high ground above Richmond. In the distance tomorrow’s challenge the marathon to the Hambleton Hills and our last National Park the North York Moors.
In the distance Richmond Read More »
