On
Friday I start the conquest of Hadrian’s Wall, no this is not a re-enactment
where unruly Picts descend on the wall to defeat the Roman invader. Instead
with a group of friends I am tackling the long distance path that runs parallel
to the wall. It runs from the Solway Firth in the west to Newcastle in the East
for about eighty miles. We will be walking it in seven stages of about eleven
miles each. That makes it suitable for the entire group of plus sixties that
are walking.
We
have rented a large house, at Lambley Cottages, roughly halfway along the walk near the village of
Haltwhistle. That will be our base for the week; travelling out and back to the
various start and finish points. We will alternate between eating in the house
and frequenting local pubs meaning that nobody has too much catering to worry
about. Also of course we can sample the local ales!
I am
looking forward to the walk as it covers part of the country that I do not know
at all. It is of course of historic significance, but it also traverses some
very beautiful countryside. I will attempt to blog each day with our progress
every day. Those who read yesterday’s blog will recognise some of the walkers,
particularly Ben the spaniel, who will of course walk three times further than
anybody else and get much dirtier.
I
suppose the only thing that could dampen our spirits is the weather as for the
most part the walk is very exposed. The forecast for the first few days is good
so hopefully it will remain so.
Well
late on Thursday the provisions have been bought and the walking kit packed
ready for a prompt departure tomorrow. Unfortunately our numbers have been
reduced to nine, but our spirit is good. Look forward to my daily reports from
Cumbria and Northumberland, starting tomorrow.
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