Number of steps 23.143
Distance walked 10.9 miles
Highest Point – Not very high at all
Mexicans – 2
Stiles, Gates – 37
Dead Mole - 1
Accommodation Report – Springfield House, Reeth
Comfort – 3.5 Stars (out of 5)
Hospitality – 3 Stars
Food – 4 Stars
Facilities – 3 stars
Overall – 3.5 Stars
Small cottage in Reeth, Mr and Mrs Guy are a good double act, lovely tea and scones on arrival, and a superb breakfast, all made with local produce we were told.
The previous evening we had dined at the Kings Arms and had a wonderful steak, ale and mushroom pie. We then strolled around the village, visiting one or two inns and bumped into most of the regulars from previous days walks. A good camaraderie is being built up and most of them know us as the "Cafetiere" Boys.
The Walk
Welcome, short but sweet, the weather promised much but was predominantly cloudy throughout. We left with our lightest bags of the holiday so far, as we expected to be in Richmond by lunch time.
Lovely up hill section through woods just beyond Marrick Priory with wild garlic and bluebells lining the path. We again moved away from the river Swale. You don't get the impression from the books that you spend so much time out of Swaledale while travelling from Keld to Richmond.
Ross is now snoring in front of me as I type this in our guesthouse!. I have previously been told that the Walters gang can sleep at the drop of the hat. We are off (if Ross wakes up) to find a pub to watch the FA Cup final, although the cricket club also looked as though there was a match on and we are toying with the idea of sitting on the boundary, enjoying a beer.
Entered Richmond at 12.15, just over 3 hours after starting. Popped to Co-op for provisions. Spoke to Rachy and Bryn and thanked them for our parcel.
