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Main Boards => Long Distance Walks => Topic started by: fit old bird on 13:58:52, 27/08/17
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I'm having a change from my 'train out walk back' routine, done all the paths within a radius of Scun thorpe. I'm driving to Cleveleys, friend will look after my car, train to Carlisle, walk back to car. Train ticket bought, hotel in Carlisle booked, after that I'm on my own. Haven't studied the maps yet, I usually make up an approximate route, but it always changes once I get going. The Cumbria Way looks favourite to start, but I will probably veer off that at Keswick and go straight down to Ambleside, then Windermere and Kendal. That's a rough guess at the moment. Nothing set in stone.
The last long one I did was in March, Newcastle to the Humber Bridge. Two a year is fine by me, with other not so long walks in between. I will probably come back knackered and say never again, but I always do. While the body is still mobile, the spirit is willing. ;D
Ilona
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Hi Ilona, that sounds great O0 I'm sure you'll have a few experiences along the way as usual, and it sounds like you'll be heading through some lovely areas....so be sure to keep us updated.
Have fun and take care,
Tracey :) x
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Look forward to the TR - boun dto be good. Have fun :)
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Just an idea, you could always try to fit in some of the Settle to Carlisle railway path (in reverse obviously).
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Just an idea, you could always try to fit in some of the Settle to Carlisle railway path (in reverse obviously).
Good idea. I had a few days in Settle last month, and went to Carlisle on the train. A couple of years ago I stayed at the pub at Ribblehead on another long walk, the Humber Bridge to Penrith, I think. I love walking underneath the viaduct.
Ilona
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Look forward to the TR - boun dto be good. Have fun :)
Hi. I haven't done a proper trip report on here for ages because I put it all on my blog. I prefer to post while I am doing the walking, then I haven't got it all to do when I come back. I used to use Photobucket, but they want paying now, and I'm not giving them any money.
I can move photo's across from my blog to Down the Lane forum, no problem. They have an IMG button, but I don't see one here. I really haven't got time to open another account somewhere else.
I will keep in touch while I walk, from my hotel or B & B room.
Ilona
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Good luck on your adventure Ilona.
Beware of Fit Old Men - but rest assured I won't be anywhere near your walk. :D
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At Carlisle, ready for the off. Showers forecast, I think I might get wet.
ilona
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Good morning, and it's a wet Wednesday morning. I'm at Patterdale Youth Hostel, after a pretty rough day yesterday. Struggling to find my way across a bog, stumbling through great tufts of reeds and grass, not knowing whether each step is going to sink in the water. Yes it did come over the top of my boots so I had wet feet for most of the day. However I am now dried out ready to see what today brings. A nice farm B & B on Monday night, but no WIFI. It's looking like my camera batteries have died, or the charger has given up, so I am not able to take photo's at the moment. Will see if there is a camera shop in Windermere. Heavy rain at the moment, I hope it eases off shortly then I can be on my way. 37 miles done so far in two days from Carlisle. Keep safe, keep dry.
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Sounds like a tough one yesterday, glad you're all dry again and hope today is better. Just looked up camera shop for you and can see this.
Martin's Camera Shop - Black Beck Cottage, Black Beck Wood, Windermere LA23 3LS - 01539 443880 - Open today from 09:30 -> 17:30
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Patterdale to Bowness today. 15 miles. It was raining on and off all day, I felt like giving up, the umbrella went up and down more often than a fiddlers elbow. I tried going off road, but with the amount of rain overnight, the waterfalls are gushing down the hills at breakneck speed, the paths are waterlogged, and the becks are widening. Everything is sodden. I've stuck to the road today. That Kirkstone Pass aint half steep. One long hard slog up there. At least there wasn't much traffic. Tonight I'm in a B & B at Bowness.
Thank you buntonn for that. I asked at Windermere when I went through at 4pm, and someone told me there wasn't one. That sounds like a private house. I haven't got time to go back and look for it.
Ilona[/size]
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Bowness to Milnthorpe today. I started on the Dales Way, but went onto the road about a mile further into it. Followed it to Kendal. A bed in a pub tonight. 16 miles, and NO RAIN, plenty of sun. I bought a new camera in Kendal, because it's going to take a while to order a new battery for the old camera. My three batteries died on me, and I need to take photographs, so I bought a Canon. Ready to go tomorrow. My blog readers will be pleased. It's hard writing trip reports without photo's. Legs are achy, sore feet, three blisters.
Ilona
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Go for it!
It's good to follow your walk day by day.
The forecast is better after the weekend :)
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Milnthorpe to Morecambe. Morecambe to the finish at Cleveleys. 26 miles done today. Six days and all done. I'll finish off the last day on the blog tomorrow night when I get home.
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Congratulations on finishing the walk. I'm glad to hear the weather picked up on the last few days. Those villages between Milnthorpe and Morecambe look lovely. I've enjoyed following your progress. :)
Someone's missing a trick not opening a camera shop in Windermere, I'm sure - it's such a busy little town with tourists.
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Well done Ilona. O0 Hope the blisters are soon healed! :)
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Well done Ilona. O0 Hope the blisters are soon healed! :)
HI. They are gone already. Only small ones on my small toes and on the insides of my big toes. It happens because my toes are squashed up because of my bunions. I [censored] them with a needle and smother with Germoline.
Ilona
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Well done - 26 miles in one day Phew! I've been following on your website blog and enjoying the photos.
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Well done Ilona. O0 :)
John.
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Just caught up on your blog/photos. Fab pic of the rainbow over Morecambe Bay 8)
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Thanks all. Shame I had a battery problem and missed out on pics going over the Lake District. I must say that people are so nice when walking alone. I ask for directions and they want to help. One woman invited me into her cottage for a cup of coffee. People ask how far I am walking, where did I start, where am I heading to. They are amazed when I tell them, it makes me chuckle. :D Sometimes it holds me up. People at breakfast want to chat and I want to get away. It's usually my fault because I am such a gas bag. ::)
Ilona
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Hi. Going to re do a walk I did a few years ago, a home made coast to coast, the first one I did, Blackpool to the Humber Bridge. This time starting at Cleveleys, and coming across by a different route. Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Haworth, Shipley, Leeds, Selby, Howden, H Bridge.
Hope I'm still fit enough to do it, I'll give it a try
Ilona
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Good on you Ilona...........I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
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Good on you Ilona...........I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Hoping so, Sparnel. The enjoyment for me is getting to the end. Although I take photographs, I don't dawdle or go off route, I snap as I go, with several short breaks to eat and drink. And the challenge is to find a bed for the night. If it works out I should be ok with that, going through some built up areas. I won't be skimping on accommodation, it will be whatever I find.
Ilona
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Hi. Going to re do a walk I did a few years ago, a home made coast to coast......
Hope I'm still fit enough to do it, I'll give it a try
Good luck Ilona and hope you enjoy it O0
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All the best for your trip. Ever thought about doing your trips the other way round, that's what I do, makes for a surprisingly different walk.
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Good luck - hope you have great walk - looking forward to the TR
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Well done. What a great adventure! I’ve really been enjoying your blog it is very inspirational.
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Good morning. I did 20 miles yesterday on the first day, now I am about to go for breakfast, I'm in the Holiday Inn at Preston. Heading for Burnley today. Weather forecast is good. Jac, I'm very sorry but I already do a lot on the computer, and may not find time to do a TR here. If anyone is interested it's on my blog.
Ilona
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Good morning. I did 20 miles yesterday on the first day, now I am about to go for breakfast, I'm in the Holiday Inn at Preston. Heading for Burnley today. Weather forecast is good. Jac, I'm very sorry but I already do a lot on the computer, and may not find time to do a TR here. If anyone is interested it's on my blog.
Ilona
Hopefully, Spring is really here at last. Enjoy your adventure. I do follow your blog too. O0
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I'm in the Holiday Inn tonight, at Burnley. 22 miles done today. Legs aching a bit, two small blisters, think I'm getting a cold, apart from that, I'm fine. ::)
Ilona
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I'm in Haworth Youth Hostel tonight, 16 miles done today. Feet still sore, leg muscles sore, but I'm ok. Tomorrow is another day.
Ilona
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I’m enjoying reading your blog Ilona. Hope your feet are coping, and good luck with the rest of your inspirational adventure. O0
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I've got a sore toe this morning which is causing a bit of a worry. A blister on the top at the base of the nail. Smothered it in Germoline. Sunny morning, heading for the canal into Leeds.
Ilona
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I've got a sore toe this morning which is causing a bit of a worry. A blister on the top at the base of the nail. Smothered it in Germoline. Sunny morning, heading for the canal into Leeds.
Ilona
Sounds like you need a bit of ‘zinc oxide tape’ to strap your feet up.
Hope the toes ease today O0
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Wouldn't Compeed be better? :-\
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Wouldn't Compeed be better? :-\
As long as they stay stuck on :)
I’ve had blisters made worse using Compeed plasters, partly folding back on themselves. I’m not a big fan of them.
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I've never tried Compeed. My system seems to work they are gone in a day or two.
20 miles done today, from Haworth to Leeds, mainly along the canal. Running total 78, I mean walking total. Another Holiday Inn night, beggar the cost, my treat ;D
Ilona
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:)
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Late checking in tonight, I've been looking for a bed for tomorrow night, not knowing where I'll be. I have some possibles, some phone numbers.
Today I walked 17 miles, I am in a B & B at Monk Fryston.
Ilona
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You're going well Ilona! Hope your blister's getting better O0
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Glad you're home safe and cosy thanks to a knight-in-shining-armour O0 Some good people around.
Commiserations on the cold - I have one to spare too >:(
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Having a rest day today. I cut the walk short, wasn't feeling too good, coughing, sneezing, snotty nose, and tired. After walking 15 miles on day 6, I made the decision to get a train back home. The trouble was I hadn't planned the route very well, and I found myself stuck between two rivers and no quick way to get to the station in Goole. I didn't fancy doing a massive detour. I knocked on someone's door to ask the best way to go. When the man heard my story he offered to give me a lift to the outskirts so I could walk to the station. Very kind of him. I got the 4pm train, friend picked me up from Scunthorpe Station, and I was home for 5.30pm. I managed 110 miles in the six days. I haven't had a cold for years, so it was a bit annoying to get one now.
Blisters all gone, legs not aching.
Ilona
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Hi Ilona, what bad luck getting a cold. I think 110 miles in 6 days is pretty good going, I would certainly be proud of that, but doing 18ish miles a day you need to be in good health, so I can understand you cutting your adventure short.
I’m betting Stuart was equally impressed and was only too willing to help you out.
Inspiration can bring the best out in people.
I’m sure your added experience will be used in your next adventure, and I look forward to reading all about it as I have with this one.
Well done Ilona O0