Bidding Alston farewell. Pennine Way, Cumbria

Day 16 - Alston to Greenhead (18 miles) - Sheep harassment, excitement at spotting a red squirrel, bird of prey and tawny owl...and walking 18 miles on an empty stomach!

May 12th 2008
Monday 12 May - After a much valued day of rest, we were feeling recharged and ready to set off again into the hills, valleys and mountains - hiking ever closer towards bonnie Scotland. The landlady at the Victorian Inn very kindly washed our laundry the day before (and did not charge us as a donation towards the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust) - which was needed as we had seven days worth of washing sin ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria

Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more

Joined	December 21st 2007	Trips	0
Last Login	October 8th 2021	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	44	Guestbook	30
Photos	1,017	Forum Posts	1