Yes I referred to Slaggyford as Slaggydale. Sorry. Slaggydale is Slaggydale and not nearly as bad as it sounds. In fact it is quite interesting. From Slaggyford we had the decision of walking up and over the wet fields and boggy moors or along the picturesque South Tyne Trail. Well after 2 seconds thinking time we took the Trail. It’s sort of like walking up Burke Street or Collins Street to Spencer Street. The paths run parallel and of very similar distance and although to some purists it is unthinkable it was an easy decision for us. The path took us to the Lambley Viaduct which was quite a sight and one the Pennine Way would miss. It’s strange but the Pennine Way almost goes out of its way to miss some sights that most would
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