Skipton Sunday 24 May 2015
Start: Hebden Bridge
Finish: Skipton
Miles walked today: 23
Total miles: 495
It's funny how things turn out... They start off really tiny, defenseless and weak. Time goes by and they grow, thriving as you nurture them. You take pride in their progress, thrilled at each milestone. Eventually, as is the way with these things, they start to leave you, and soon you're left behind, lonely and bereft. Any way, enough about bank balances. Unless you've got a big one: - we're getting close to the target now.
Lesley got the train back to Nottingham. It was wonderful to see her, I wish she could have stayed longer. I started walking from Hebden Bridge at around 10.00. The weather brightens as the day progresses. The sun shines in the afternoon. The wind doesn't drop much but is bearable. Charlotte, Emily and Anne must have wandered about here as it's near enough the heart of Brontë country. I don't see any of the hoards of Japanese tourists who are supposed to flock to these parts though. The scenery is typical high moors, and lower down there are lush green fields punctuated with stone walls. I meet one other Pennine Way-er who is heading for the campsite at Lothersdale.
When I get a signal I manage to book a b&b in Skipton where I receive a very warm welcome from Jenny.
Football: the Premier League prediction game that Dot, Ken, Jim and I play has been won again by Jim. Well done to Ken, someone has to come last. Dot and I are very close for second place but I fluked it :)
PS Thanks to Sally and Chris for your kind donations!
