Patterdale to Shap, with Richard & Tom

Patterdale to Shap

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July 20th 2016
Stayed in the Old Water View overnight, where Ian told us that of 3000 people who do the walk each year, only 100 do the Rosthwaite to Patterdale stretch in one day, and out of them, only 30 actually make it on foot! Made us feel good! The thunder and lightening rolled in this morning, and Ian told us the story about 6 people who got caught on top of the mountain 2 weeks ago, during a storm. 2 ... read more

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