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Friday, 4 June 2021

Day 20 Kirkby Stephen to Long Preston

Today had to be the most scenic day so far, traversing the beautiful Yorkshire Dales from north to south, in perfect weather too.

Continuing along the Eden valley past even more castles, my route climbed gradually up the flank of Abbotside Common on a lovely grassy track, at the top of which I found this:

Back down to the valley at Garsdale Head, then cunning chain of bridleways kept the southerly momentum over Widdale and into Ribblesdale, with its famous viaduct.

I made a short detour to visit Fawber Farm, of which I have fond memories from scouts and the university outdoor club, and found it converted into a smart private house.

Rather sadly, I also found the famous Pen-y-Ghent cafe in Horton has shut down. For decades this has been the official start and end point for the three peaks challenge.

A couple more substantial climbs brought me to the bustling and attractive town of Settle, but there is no campsite so I continued on past Long Preston (quick pint) to the very well appointed holiday park near Hellifield.

Miles today: 42. Total so far: 694.

Bathers at Stainforth Force

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