Bob and Kev's Excellent Coast to Coast Adventure

[drbob]

Yes grantp. I should have made mention of it on ten tenths at the time
I will post up some videos as soon as I get a chance
I am starting on a 7 day hike on the Coast to Coast walk tomorrow so depending on the wifi hopefully I will do that shortly

[gary396]

Originally Posted by drbob

....I am starting on a 7 day hike on the Coast to Coast walk tomorrow so depending on the wifi hopefully I will do that shortly

Just be aware of extensive flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales yesterday which may be along the route of that walk - not sure. One bridge washed away and lots of roads, paths etc disrupted. And check any accommodation booked as some properties have been flooded.

But the area is very much still 'open for business' so don't be put off - just be prepared for some possible disruption. If you're going west to east, after the Dales you'll then hit my locality of the North York Moors and the Cleveland Way.

Any problems or help needed just PM me.

Have a great trip!

[bauble]

Originally Posted by gary396

Just be aware of extensive flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales yesterday which may be along the route of that walk - not sure. One bridge washed away and lots of roads, paths etc disrupted. And check any accommodation booked as some properties have been flooded.

But the area is very much still 'open for business' so don't be put off - just be prepared for some possible disruption. If you're going west to east, after the Dales you'll then hit my locality of the North York Moors and the Cleveland Way.

Any problems or help needed just PM me.

Have a great trip!

The washed out bridge has impacted on the World Cycling Championships due to be held in Yorkshire in Sept. It was part of the Road Race course. I'm sure things will be sorted so your chance to see the likes of Thomas, Allphillipe, Bernal, et al in action.

[drbob]

Thanks We are only doing the first half from St Bees to Kirkby Stephen so hopefully it will be OK
Depart in 1 hour

[gary396]

Originally Posted by bauble

The washed out bridge has impacted on the World Cycling Championships due to be held in Yorkshire in Sept. It was part of the Road Race course. I'm sure things will be sorted so your chance to see the likes of Thomas, Allphillipe, Bernal, et al in action.

I hope so Bob - I'm supposed to be 'on duty' covering the Grinton Moor sections on the day for any riders or public that 'go over the edge'. No doubt they'll be able to re-route around the bridge.

[andy97]

Originally Posted by gary396

I hope so Bob - I'm supposed to be 'on duty' covering the Grinton Moor sections on the day for any riders or public that 'go over the edge'. No doubt they'll be able to re-route around the bridge.

Or as the Army Royal Engineers to install a temporary bridge?

[grantp]

Originally Posted by andy97

Or as the Army Royal Engineers to install a temporary bridge?

Could they just set up a ramp to jump the chasm and then build a temporary grandstand for chargeable spectator viewing?

[andy97]

Originally Posted by grantp

Could they just set up a ramp to jump the chasm and then build a temporary grandstand for chargeable spectator viewing?

Where is the “like” button!

[drbob]

The end of the first day is at Ennerdale Bridge. A 24.5 km walk along coastal cliffs and beautiful countryside.
We only took two wrong turns which I cannot blame on my HERO rally navigator Kev.
While walking along the ocean cliffs near St Bees we noticed crayfish pots. We are staying at Shepherds Arms for the first night. Madam d'hotel said they made the best steak and ale pie in the region but when I saw the St Bees lobster ( from the pots we saw ) I had to try that. Plenty of lobster meat and very nice.
Only downside is that I think we consumed too much red wine on the first night.
On to Rosthwaite today, about another 24 km hike.

[drbob]

More photos from day 1