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.
Heading out of Alston via The Pennine Way
We were once more acquainted with these which were a real test when we were last here in 2015.
There are quite a few of them on the section between Alston & Garrigill..........................
There are quite a few of them on the section between Alston & Garrigill..........................
........... however, as usual Fudge took them all in his stride
In much the same state as when we passed through here in 2015
Nothing to see here - just a Goat sunbathing
Four miles in and we arrive in Garrigill
Garrigill
The village pub continues its open/shut existence. It is now closed indefinitely but was open last time we passed through.
The village pub continues its open/shut existence. It is now closed indefinitely but was open last time we passed through.
An airing of the feet on the village green in Garrigill - Fudge steers well clear of my socks.
St John's Church, Garrigill
Looking back to Garrigill from the track leaving the village
Time to follow the yellow brick road
This small tarn is to the right of the path near Pikeman Hill
On we go - Cross Fell is ahead in the distance
Left to right - Great Dun Fell, Little Dun Fell & Cross Fell
Whilst the terrain was hard on the feet it was still pleasant walking on a day like today
Looking back on our route from near Long Man Hill.
The bridleway to the right leads back to the Pennine Way to the South East of Cross Fell
The bridleway to the right leads back to the Pennine Way to the South East of Cross Fell
The old mine workings at Black Gut
Greg's Hut just didn't seem to be getting any nearer - around every corner we were expecting it to appear.
The Civil Aviation Authority's Air Traffic Control Radar on Great Dun Fell
Ah there it is - Greg's Hut finally came into view
Greg's Hut is an old lead-mining Blacksmith's Shop which is now used as a Mountain Bothy
The bothy was named in honour of John Gregory who was sadly killed in a tragic accident in the Alps
We signed the Visitor's Book before we made our way to Kirkland
There is always one idiot - this was affixed to the wall in Greg's Hut. Take your politics somewhere else thank you.
Greg's Hut with Garrigill way, way in the distance
Time to leave the Pennine Way - turning left here takes walkers up on to Cross Fell however we were carrying straight on to Kirkland
The wonderfully named Man at Edge
Sod that - no engine
Looking down on our ascent into Kirkland - our path can be seen swinging to the left
A bit closer in to the Man at Edge - we would head sharp left here and make the long descent into Kirkland
Looking back to High Cap
Zzzzzzzzzzz - n'night peeps
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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