Caldbeck to Dalston, 10 miles

We have had such a good walk tonight that I have to sit down now and write about it. A glorious May evening, blustery but sunny and it stayed dry. Thank you so much to Steve for driving us to Caldbeck and dropping us off and all your encouragement. And to Martin for popping up from behind the car seat and surprising us all!

We set off at 5.15 from Caldbeck and quickly got covered in mud almost as soon as we left the road and followed signs for the Cumbria Way. But within what seemed like no time (okay it was 90 minutes) we were at Sebergham Bridge, just about the halfway point. After Sebergham Bridge we passed the squat tower at Sebergham Church and then hit a long stretch of the Caldew and walked along its western bank for about 3 or 4 miles to Lime House School. We spotted 2 red squirrels, a heron, dozens of frisky young cattle, frolicking lambs and countless bluebells and primroses. And the time flew by. We were at the Bridge End by 9 pm and sitting in the Blue Bell by 9.30, having a well earned refreshment break!

We have improved in our fitness and I don't think we could have done this walk so comfortably 3 weeks ago. We are pushing ourselves on every time we gou out and really gelling as a team. Fantastic work, guys and see you at Brisco Car Boot Sale on Sunday morning. And thank you to everyone who has sponsored us and to Judith for all the car boot donations.