The YHA in Malham is pretty good. Used it doing the Dales High Way in 2012.
You are going a bit early me for me Vinny, but I will follow you planning with interest if you keep posting, knowing I will be 5 or 6 weeks behind you!
Thanks Sussamb, I will pm you re accommodation. I am grateful for your thoughts re the last legs. Think I will split the Cheviots into two days. As you and others have said; yes it can be done in a oner; and I have no doubt I could do it if I arrive in Byrness in one piece but it looks a toughie and to squeeze your last evening into a couple of exhausted hours seems a shame. I find it hard to stop chasing the clock but in this instance will force myself. Were there any sections you would have preferred to have walked in company; from a navigational or just plain boredom point of view?
Will be in touch soon to see about the two day option Colin and Joyce. Thanks for your comments too!