Standedge to Hebden Bridge
Today's miles - 16.2
Today's Ascent - 2493 feet
Today's Descent - 3162 feet
Total miles so far - 45.7
Star team member: Caitlin and Paddy, for setting a fantastic stride towards the latter end of the journey.
Today was a long day but a lot easier, and as Grandad kindly told me 'no hills today'. He was mainly right, however there were a few small ones to climb, but nothing compared to the two previous days.
We walked back from the B &B to pick up the Pennine Way again. We climbed a small hill to gain some hight. Once on the top we walked along Blackstone Edge quickly and soon had done four miles.
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| Blackstone Edge |
We then crossed the busy M62, using the footbridge high above the traffic. All the traffic whizzing underneath was a little scary.
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| Above the M62 |
We walked up a small hill and reached the top, before following a small path that soon fizzled out to nothing. I asked Dad where the path was and he said there was no path. After a bit of traversing we managed to find the proper path and walked down to the White House pub for lunch where we met Petra a German lady who is also doing the Pennine Way.
After the pub we walked along a path that took us along several reservoirs.
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| Otter Dog |
We walked along at a steady pace, in the distance we could see the Stoodley Pike Monument which never seemed to get any closer.
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| Stoodley Pike in the distance |
We walked along the paving stone path (our favourite) and eventually reached the monument.
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| We made it |
From the monument to Hebden Bridge it was a bit complicated as Mam's knees were really hurting and the last thing they needed was a steep descent. Our hotel was right at the bottom of Hebden Bridge and we detoured off the Pennine Way down a really steep hill.
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| Hebden Bridge |
Mam's knees were really hurting but we sang Sound of Music songs to help take her mind off the pain. We could see Hebden Bridge and it was just a matter of time before we arrived. Sherpa Dad stopped at the Co-Op to get Pads his tea and we met Cousin Mandy and Uncle Chris for a brilliant meal.
Tomorrow we go to Howarth, see you all then.
Highlight of the day: Meal with Mandy and Uncle Chris.
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