Walk day 6, 20 miles moderate

John returned to the walk.  Off early out of the village and after some fields cross the M 6 via a foot bridge. Then fields, fields and more fields with lots of sheep and cows. The heather is blooming everywhere. While it looked natural  it was actually carefully managed grouse shooting land.  Stopped for a snack at an old lime kiln, then more fields, stone walls etc.

By Mid afternoon reached Smardale Bridge with views of an old railway viaduct now restored as a bikeway. Very very long day – reached the B&B at Kirby Stephen around 6.15 pm. Dinner at the Kings Arms hotel.

Path had been relatively formed and ok for walking- John survived.

Photos to come.