Day 2: Chapel Stiles – Keswick (19 miles)

Distance: 19 miles (30.6km); Ascent: 820m The first night under canvas in the tadpole is always an odd one.  Whilst absolutely exhausted from the previous 24/25 miles of walking, having a small space to sleep in does not always make for a good night's sleep especially as I like to stretch out. Anyway, after a…

Day 1: Ulverston – Chapel Stiles (25.6 miles)

Distance: 25.6 miles (41.2km); Ascent: 820m The day finally arrived.... ....rucksacks packed, boots on (including a spare pair of hiking shoes) and an early start (6am), we left home for the train station and the first leg of the journey - home (Glossop) to Manchester.  Once at Piccadilly Station, we picked up a couple of…