PJ Day 8

Day 8 - Wednesday 15 May 2019

Langdon Beck to Rookhope (14.1 miles)

Breakfast really lovely. Wished the HCPB all the best for their last leg to Dufton. A confident yank stayed as well with two guides – loved himself. Another beautiful day – navigationally challenging at first as some incorrect directions in the guide (P76 needs to be corrected – it should read ‘immediately before the barn turn sharp right and head across the field for the gate in the wall). We had to divert near Scar End due to cows. Scar End to Swinhope Head lots of off path stuff – hard going over tussocks. Reached Swinhope Head and then the track/road at the double telegraph pole. Lunch at the side of the track and aired our feet. Long trudge on tarmac to Westgate – pub shut! 20% climb out of Westgate by which time it was extremely hot. Passed Heights Quay where path was diverted. Took a bit of getting around to quarry buildings. Reached Snailsburn Farm via the old tram track – farm awful. We reached Rookhope via farm access track. Arrived into basic but OK accommodation – sat outside and had a cool Diet Coke in the sun before checking in. Showered, changed and sort out of kit before Dinner downstairs in the Bar. Pub – lovely friendly locals – nice meal.