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Published: September 1st 2019
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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 noteworthy and of enough interest to direct walkers there.
We then navigated via the Pennine Way Experience (whatever that trail is) through a little village and a few fields back to the real Pennine Way. And yes the bogs started almost immediately. I will try and get photos but for some reason the download speed is extremely poor here and you may have
to wait until tomorrow. Then it was up and over the moors. Haven’t I typed that every day? Navigation was easier than the guide book indicated which was a relief as the moors can be a little forbidding due to their featureless landscapes. If they weren’t so boggy I could enjoy the moors more as they do have a compelling hold on me. As we started to leave the moors the heavens opened and we were hailed on. Very ugly 10 minutes as we huddled behind a rock wall trying to get as much of us as possible out of the punishing downpour. But we dried off, mainly because the wind was so strong.
From the foot of the North Pennine Hills it was down into Roman country. There are Roman camps, Roman roads, Roman forts, Roman milecastles, Roman ruins and ...
I can see Hadrian’s Wall because I know what I’m looking for but where we are at the moment all the stones have been ‘recycled’ in order to build churches, walls, castles and later on, on the wall even some farmer’s BBQ (really). Thirlwall Castle (of which there should be a photo) is such an example.
Our BnB is quite flash and comfy although again the local pub is about 1km away. Being Sunday we had roasts, both with giant Yorkshire puddings. The pub drove us back home which was welcomed as it was uphill all the way home and the roasts were pretty big serves.
Our Roman theme will be in full swing tomorrow and even the day after. We walk to Twice Brewed which suits me. I’ve been before and I know I’ll like it again.
Sorry about the lack of photos. I’ll post them on Facebook which seem significantly faster.
Again Caio for now.
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