And the weather sets in. On a good day you can see Scotland from the top of this ‘hill’.

Pennine Way 13. Unlucky?

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August 30th 2019
Friday the 13? Not exactly but it is Friday and it is the 13th day of our walk. And disaster strikes. We could not make today’s walk. We left Dufton prepare for a tough day and knowing we had 25 km and just on 1000 m ascent. But the mud, bog, a slight navigation error and then howling winds, thick blanketing fog and pelting rain forced a decision. We had reached Knock Fell, the highest po ... read more

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