Day 0 - Tuesday 7 May 2019
Cumbria to Settle
Well the day had finally arrived and after months of planning we were actually off on a route we had wanted to walk for quite a while. In the preceding days we had checked and double checked our arrangements, kit and any other logistical matter that needed scrutiny until we were ready. I drove Angie & Fudge the 2 miles from home to Maryport Station, drove our car back home then walked back to meet them at the Station. Ideally, we could have caught a cab but I fancied the stroll back down the hill to the Station - plus I hate paying for Taxis!!
The 1301 departed promptly and after changing in Carlisle we arrived in the lovely market town of Settle bang on time at 1628. Our B&B was a 5 minute walk from the platform but true to form it was absolutely chucking it down therefore we hung about in the Waiting Room until the downpour eased. After a lovely welcome from our hosts Jackie & Chris we dried off, sorted ourselves out and repaired next door to The Talbot Arms for our evening meal and a very nice well-kept pint of Theakston’s Best.
After topping up supplies at the Settle Co-op we had a quick sort out of kit back at the B&B as we were leaving a bag with our hosts for when we arrived back in 3 weeks. Early night ready for starting our walk tomorrow.
The 1301 departed promptly and after changing in Carlisle we arrived in the lovely market town of Settle bang on time at 1628. Our B&B was a 5 minute walk from the platform but true to form it was absolutely chucking it down therefore we hung about in the Waiting Room until the downpour eased. After a lovely welcome from our hosts Jackie & Chris we dried off, sorted ourselves out and repaired next door to The Talbot Arms for our evening meal and a very nice well-kept pint of Theakston’s Best.
After topping up supplies at the Settle Co-op we had a quick sort out of kit back at the B&B as we were leaving a bag with our hosts for when we arrived back in 3 weeks. Early night ready for starting our walk tomorrow.
Well here we go - the beginning of another long distance walking adventure
Fudge contemplates the coming 3 weeks - "Have they remembered to pack my food?", he asks himself
Arriving at Settle Station - it was just about to chuck it down. I wasn't looking forward to humping that bag to the B&B either!
Settle Station on the Carlisle to Settle line - all the individual stations on the line are beautifully looked after
As usual, Fudge readied his kit ready for the start of the walk tomorrow
A nice easy lead in to the walk - the Theakstons in The Talbot Arms was very good
Never been in but love the name
Overnight Accommodation
2 nights in the King William the Fourth Guest House, Settle - www.kingwilliamthefourthguesthouse.co.uk
2 nights in the King William the Fourth Guest House, Settle - www.kingwilliamthefourthguesthouse.co.uk
