For some time I have aspired to walk the Pennine Way but the practicalities of doing it whilst working has stopped me thinking too seriously about embarking on a 268-mile trek over the best part of three weeks. The other consideration is that although I walk long distances regularly I have never attempted a long distance trail involving consecutive days. So before I set aside time to fulfil this ambition I have decided to do a shorter trail to acclimatise to the challenges of long distance walking. In September I will walk the South Downs Way, however, as we are staying relatively close to the start of the Pennine Way we decide to pop up to Edale and have a look at where this epic journey commences, or ends.
Tag: Edale
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Malham Tarn and Crummack Dale
It is very odd, that although Malham Tarn is only a few miles from Settle we have never been there. I may have visited the Tarn as a child but I do not have any recollection and I definitely have not been there in the last thirty-five years. I start to plan a walk there from Settle, but Lynnie points out that the weather looks a bit dodgy so we agree to drive up and walk around.
Parking in the main car park to the south of the Tarn we eat our lunch before heading off, so sit in the comfort of the car and enjoy the view. As we munch a lone walker plods past us, she has a very heavy rucksack and every step looks to be an effort, she is on the Pennine Way path and we speculate on how far she has come today and where she will be stopping tonight.
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