Daily Information
Distance: 32.3 Kms [319.6 Kms]
Walking time: 6h 37m [73h 42m]
Avg walking speed: 4.9 Kms/hr [4.3 Kms/hr]
Elevation G/L meters: 557:(639) [7,883:(7,945)]
Total Daily Steps: 43,506 [443,353]
We did it! What an incredible walk…feeling a wee bit tired but oh so very very good! Battled our way through the Lake District, recovered through the Yorkshire Dales and finished strong in the North York Moors.
Without question a superb walk and the toughest long walk for me considering all factors…distances, terrain and weather.
Last night we just missed Ben and Jason as they were coming out of the restaurant. Tomorrow they have a 6:30am breakfast as they must hustle hard to be in Robin Hoods Bay by 4:00 for a shuttle ride. Ben is clearly hurting…here’s hoping his knee allows him to complete the Coast to Coast walk in a safe and healthy manner.
Supper was a time to reflect a bit on what we have accomplished…it’s been an experience neither Greg nor I will soon forget (well I hope 🤞 so otherwise geez 🙄…)
Simple dishes…both went with pizza…
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| Kiwi and Lime cider…real smooth! |
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| Marguerita Pizza |
Breakfast was superb…my last English breakfast! 😪
Today was a long day… one that had a bit of everything…long climb over 3-4 kms in an around the 6 km mark! Seemed like we were climbing forever!
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Pretty steep climbing!
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Just after Littlebeck we walked through a really outstanding forest…as nice as I can recall.
With about 10 kms to go we sloshed our way through a really poor stretch of fields, mud and boggy terrain. The footing was poor…I managed to stay away from a mini meltdown 😊
Then incredibly while we were walking the cliffs into Robin Hoods Bay…really spectacular…stuck to the path walking!
Walked into Robin Hood Bay until we reached the North Sea…pitched our respective rocks in…C2C walk completed!!! Greg’s rock went further…my shoulder hurt is my excuse!
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| We did it! |
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| Goodbye Little Rock from St. Bees! |
My celebratory drink…strawberry milkshake with whipped cream and marshmallows 😂
Greg has been an outstanding walking partner…thank you! Always keeps his cool 😎, strong walker and excellent route finding skills. Sure Greg is a seasoned athlete however long distance day after day walking is a very different experience. No sweat for Greg…he may or may not choose to do this ever again…but the youngster simply nailed a very challenging walk!
Next planned long walk..life permitting…is scheduled for mid Sep 2024 with Paulo from Brazil. This will be our fourth long walk…unreal considering this all started with my giving him a Canadian lapel pin in the sink area of the Roncesvalles men’s washroom.
Where, what walk TBD…main contenders are Camino Invierno and possibly Camino Inglis in Spain or joining a trekking company trip to Choquoquierao then Machu Picchu in Peru. Both are approximately 2 week walks…we shall see where the spirit moves.
Kevin found a flight from Manchester so it’s the overnight bus for us! 😂🙄😴
Thanks for reading…sending your comments and encouragement!
Some final pictures from the day…cheers!
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| Must be a real flood risk |
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| Mid afternoon snack! |
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| Final picture for my granddaughter Rose 🌹 |
