Hello all
Thanks very much for the advice and comments! Mark is getting on pretty well - he's currently near Preston and coping with the weather. The run of consecutive wet days was a problem as he couldn't dry the tent or gear properly. I think he had a few miserable nights! He's also frustrated that yet again the Goretex lining in his boots has failed. 300 miles seems to be the limit.
Other than that, all is well! He has summitted Snowdon (in a blizzard) and that felt like a major milestone. Once he hits the Lake District and Scottish border, I think he will get a major boost to his morale.
Thanks for reading the blog everyone - I am really glad you're enjoying it. Sorry it is sporadic, but I am reliant on Mark sending my his diary pages and photos. I'll try and keep up.
Emma