Day 15 - Wednesday 22 May 2019
Alston to Kirkland (15.1 miles)
An average stay at Lowbyer – they have work to do but OK for us. Awoke to a beautiful day – very warm with a welcome breeze. Loads of stiles – still hard work (last time it was the same on the PW but at the end of the walk). Nice break in Garrigill – aired our feet and had a snack. The pub was shut yet again but the Post Office was open. From Garrigill to Greg’s Hut walked into a strong headwind – a long way on the yellow brick road. We had a break at the Hut and signed the Visitors book. Met a few PW walkers today – all miserable for some reason, apart from 2 near Alston. We decided not to do Cross Fell – from the path to Kirkland we had glorious views over Eden Valley and across to Lakeland. A glider was up in the air as we descended. ½ hr from Kirkland we called the B&B and were duly picked up by Anne and taken to Bongate House. Lovely welcome and we had the same room as PW in 2015 – lovely big ensuite room. Quiet night sorting out our kit – Anne kindly did a washing load for us. Carpet picnic from the Co-op
Day 15 Data
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Mileage
Cumulative Mileage Time Total Ascent |
15.1 miles
177.5 miles 7hrs 10mins 2185ft (666m) |
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