coast to coast 2012 pics

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St Bee's to Ennerdale Bridge 9/5/2012

We arrived in St Bee's on the 8th and stayed at stone house farm (http://www.stonehousefarm.net/), was such a lovely little B&B we had a little cottage to our selves, would really recommend it to anyone staying in St Bee's, would also recommend the coast to coast bar for evening meals :), we set off from St Bee's @ 8am, setting off to the beach to dip our boots in the sea and pick our stones for putting in the sea @ Robin Hood's Bay, had lovely sunny weather that lasted all day, perfect start to our walk, walking along the coast we noticed there were allot more people setting off this time round, was also the first time we met the lovely Keith, who would become a very good friend along the way, going up Dent Hill this year we found that we had amazing views of the Scottish mountains and the Isle of Man, which we were unable to see last year, so even @ this early on it felt like we were on a completely different walk than the last time.

We stayed at Low Cock How bunkhouse (http://www.walk-rest-ride.co.uk/) again as it had been so good the last time we stayed, Dorothy made us a cuppa and some chocolate biscuits when we arrived and put the fire on, made us feel really welcome, That evening Sean suggested that we walk into ennerdale village and found a great little community run pub, the fox and hound (http://home.btconnect.com/foxandhoundinn/), the landlord there is the friendliest man iv ever met, with so many stories to tell, we lost track of time talking to him and couldn't get a taxi so he got his chef to drop us off, but wouldn't take a penny off us for the journey. A very good start to our 12 days :)

Hi every one I will be updating the blog over the next few days :)

We made it to robbin hoods bay yesterday afternoon and sat having a glass of champaign with all the guys we met along the way outside the wainwrights bar wich was closed, very disappointed, had an amazing time again tho :)

Done 162 miles so far :) did 22 miles today to the lion inn @ blakey ridge, was a tuff tuff day, was dry but very cold so really enjoyed having a bath when we got here, was disappointed that the lord stones cafe was shut but enjoyed going over the wainstones again

The first of many honesty shops on route today, got to ingleby cross about 5pm after a long 23miles of flat walking

Over half way

Made it to Richmond today was met by my mum and dad so had a lovely evening, got 23miles to do tomorrow, carnt belive we only have 4 days left, will be sad to say goodbye to all the amazing people we have met

Past the lakes

Made it to kirkby Stephen today in good time, past the lakes now so no turning back tho I have struggled with my ankle today, Sean hasn't any problems yet so should be a shorter day tomorrow to keld bunk house :)

Day 3

Had a great couple of days lots of rain all day yesterday, showed today but managed to do the high route so well impressed sat with Sean in the white lion in pattetdale about to have tea :)

End of day one

We are now @ low cock farm bunkhouse after finishing our first day :)

Day one

Well we're half way on day one and the weather couldn't be better :)

Well its our last night at home tonight next time I update we will be on our coast to coast

Nearly time to go

2 more sleeps till we set off to St Bee's, 3 more sleeps till we set off on our first day :)

Visitors

I have just managed to book my mum and dad in at the same hotel that me and Sean are staying at in Richmond on the 16th, will be nice to see them and will give us a boost for the rest of the walk :)