Pennine Perseverance

The high moorlands of the Pennines. Easier underfoot but LONG treks from Shap, through Kirkby Stephen and into the Yorkshire Dales to Keld. 50k steps /37km in a day is a tough leg – wowzers – but The Old Croft House in Kirkby is a little gem and highly recommended – lovely people.

Great to meet up with old pal Simon Gates plus dog – thank you, Mr G - you are still an unsurpassed pace setter.

And Nine Standards Rig. I’d never heard of it before. It’s worth a read and a visit – have a Google.