Weather: Sunny; Steps: 27712; Distance: 10 miles; Time: 8h; Calories out: 811; Blisters: nil!
Had breakfast fit for a king! Actually I didn't as I've brought my usual millet muesli and rice cakes! But I ate it off the most beautiful Spode blue and white china from a very formally set table. I could even envisage HRH at the table, rather put me off my millet.
Had the most magnificent day, I was prepared for most weathers but not heat stroke. The sun shone relentlessly and there was hardly a breath of wind. Lots of ups and downs today. We walked along the Stonethwaite Beck and then up to Greenup Gill. We then chose the high level route along the ridge finally ending up at Helm Crag, (the lion and the lamb). A steep descent down into Grasmere and along to our bed for the night at the Traveller's Rest.
Interesting geology en route, picked up a similar red and yellow spotted rock to the one I gathered last year from Fairfield. Also saw some interesting birds that I think were Stonechats..
well at the moment you couldnt have picked a better week ! sounds lovely !
ReplyDeleteWell done so far. We are following your blog with interest. The stats are particularly interesting! We may even catch up with you as you get closer to your destination as we are in Yorkshire for the Royal Wedding. It would be good to see your progress chart (itinerary) on the blog.
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I can't imagine how anything could put someone off their millet!
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