Hi all! I am now halfway through the walk. Just a quick pictorial summary. Day 3, I walked from Irthington to Gilsland. The distance was about the same as yesterday. This is finally where I saw The Wall! Here are some highlights…
Dinner was at Blenkinsopp castle.
The pub is in what was the kitchens - like many English nobility, the Blenkinsopps sold part of the property because noble blood doesn’t earn you any money anymore, and why ever would you work? There is part of the castle remaining with the noble family still living there and the rest is in ruins. The food was great!
Day 4 has been following the wall upland into what are known as The Crags. I have walked from Gilsland to Once Brewed. I walked about 20 km, and the equivalent of 83 flights of stairs. Let’s see why…
That white marker means I have reached the highest point of the wall. Apparently tomorrow is going to be more up and down crag walking. My calves are rock hard, so they will be even more so tomorrow.
I am popping ibuprofen each night to prevent major muscle pain. So long until tomorrow!
Mary
The countryside and castle dining room look beautiful. I'm glad you're enjoying your adventure so far.
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