Friday's post, no WiFi at Matfen High House last night. Started off with porridge with scotch whisky on top. Then Potts Taxi picked us up and dropped us off where we ended yesterday. Past the farmhouse and back into the fields. Walked passed St. Bartholomew's Church in Kirkwhelpington that was built in the 13th century; …
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Over the River and through the Moorland
We had a hearty breakfast and got going at 9:00 AM, a long day ahead of us - 14 miles. The first part was a steady uphill, Looking back at Rothbury Kept heading uphill, through fields and crossing fences. Entered the Northumberland National Park Hard to see the path in some of the fields Happy …
Sharing the path
Breakfast - fruit, yogurt and porridge with a drizzle of honey and Black Rory Whisky. That's the way to start the day. We got dropped off at the Anglers Arms where we stopped yesterday, and picked up the path. We crossed the river, through the grasses, and across fields. This is path ahead. A foot …
Footpaths, Bridle Ways, Tracks and Roads
We said goodbye to the coast, heading inland. The streets of Warkworth. Walked past the castle on our way out of Warkworth. Walked all sorts of paths. Lanes. Tracks. Through fields. Through fields of flowers. Tea time at the Running Fox in Felton. One busy place, the baked goods looked amazing. We enjoyed our scone. …
16+ Miles, 2 Castles, 4 Golf Courses, Dolphins, Beach Walk
We slogged it out, left B & B in Embleton at 8:45 AM and arrived at our hotel in Warkworth at 5:45 PM - Whew! Skipped the English Breakfast and went with porridge, toast, yogurt and fresh fruit salad. First castle off in the distance Watching for trail markers sometimes hidden in the grass Approaching …
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The Sea, Terns, Golf Courses and a Castle
What a day. A good breakfast to start, first a fresh fruit plate A bowl of porridge And then We followed the sea coast, walking in the dunes and across golf courses The trail was well marked A terrific foot bridge crossing We took a detour to view the tern nesting area. The terns were …
Cruising the North Sea
Leisure day. Took an early (10:15 AM) boat tour of the Farne Islands, home to thousands of breeding sea birds, puffins, eider ducks etc, and seals. We chose a wonderful company to go with, seas were calm and we saw lots of wildlife. Bamburgh Castle in the distance. Pele Tower from the 1500s where fires …
Belford to Seahouses
The Farmhouse Guesthouse was terrific. Great location, hosts and breakfast. Started with fresh fruit salad, yogurt and muesli. The kissing stiles are getting smaller or could be us after an English Breakfast. The dreaded stinging nettles. We did stop at the village Chemist yesterday and picked up some anti itch cream. It did the trick. …
A Safe Crossing, Among Sheep and Cows, and Sue Fell in It!
Terrific day. Started with an English Breakfast. Let's just say we didn't need to stop for lunch. Hit the trail at 9:30 AM and we were on the mainland by 11:00 AM. The Pilgrim's Crossing is through the sand and water. Our path, St Oswald's, follows the causeway. Heavy traffic. We did move off the …
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Arrived on Holy Island
At 9:30 AM, we flagged down the 477 Border Bus taking us from the mainland across the causeway to Holy Island. We dropped our bags at the Ship Inn and headed out to explore the Island. A chilly and foggy day (pea soup). The Priory dates back to 600s AD at this location. These remains …
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