Carlisle

Day Two: Carlisle to Walton (18 kilometres/11 miles)

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August 23rd 2016
Since I didn't have as far to walk today and was under no time constraints, I had a leisurely morning. I took my time getting ready and having breakfast. There were lots of interesting people staying at the hostel and it was nice to chat to them. I was gutted to find that my boots hadn't dried out overnight. Oh well, another day of wet feet for me! I made up my picnic and packed up my backpack and ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Brampton

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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