Walking 8.45am to 6.10pm
Distance walked 14 miles
Distance remaining 98 miles
Came to with a start. Looked at my watch - 8.50 - realised then it was only 7.45. Still, late enough. Got going quickly. I had the whole wide area of High Cup Nick to myself and it was glorious. Began the four mile descent to Dufton. At the Post Box Pantry tearoom, I bought flapjacks but went back in and ordered a pot of tea, scone, jam and cream. I had time to spare and it was a lovely day again.
Then followed the long approach via green lanes, tree lined paths and then a half mile walked track before entering open access land. I stopped for lunch at just over three miles, the views west towards the Lake District being clear. Continuing to ascend, I reached Knock Old Man, from which I could see clearly the radio station at Great Dun Fell over a mile away. Usually, for me, it's hidden in fog and rain. Next a level walk, descent and then ascent to walk next to the radio station. Here I stopped to chat to a couple out walking for the day, the only people I met after Dufton. Descent and then ascent to Little Dun Fell and then a further descent and ascent to Cross Fell, such a vast high plateau and no-one else around.
On the other side, on the way down, it was boggy and got feet a bit wet but usually far worse. On joining the bridleway running east west it was half a mile to Greg's Hut. Inside were the two Yorkshiremen, intending to overnight inside. Someone had left sleeping bags there with a note saying please leave for a family with five children coming tonight! They duly arrived, presumably to sleep in the bothy. There's been some noise but all is quiet now. I'm very glad I'm sleeping outside.
Really enjoying your travel diary! Your narratives have gotten longer since you are no longer posting pictures. A nice change!
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