👣 A super muggy day in which we stumbled over at least 30 stiles and drystone walls! It’s great to see everyone lending each other a hand. We were welcomed into the lovely All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale for a break. We have been offered beds by an incredible couple near Kirkby Lonsdale whoContinue reading “Reflections – Day 33”
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Reflections – Day 34
👣 Today’s weather and surroundings were absolutely beautiful! We woke up to an incredible sunrise and homemade granola, and had an easy day walking to the very picturesque village of Sedbergh. We were joined by some lovely local walkers as well. Tonight we are staying at Cornerstone Community Church Sedbergh where we took part inContinue reading “Reflections – Day 34”
Reflections – Day 32
👣 What a beautiful day! The contrast to yesterday made the sun even more welcome. We had a stunning walk through the moors, stopping off at a farm for coffee where we heard from farmer Malcolm about his efforts to work with his land and manage it sustainably. After a lunch stop at our highestContinue reading “Reflections – Day 32”
Reflections – Day 30 to 31
👣 Our long-awaited rest day in Clitheroe (where we made it onto the front page of the local paper) did not disappoint! After a morning spent with the community including students from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, we joined a procession into the town with XR Ribble Valley, XR Hebden Bridge, and XR Wirral including RedContinue reading “Reflections – Day 30 to 31”
Reflections – Day 29
👣 Another 15 mile day! 😲 We had very variable weather with rain, sun, strong winds and several rainbows appearing including a DOUBLE RAINBOW! 🌈🌈 After having fun sliding up and down some very muddy paths and essentially walking through a stream, we stopped for snacks at Whalley Old Grammar School and then the lastContinue reading “Reflections – Day 29”
Reflections – Day 28
👣 We walked just under 9 miles today in pretty constant drizzle. We stopped for a break in Brooksbottom by a bridge that collapsed in 2015 due to flooding. Extreme weather events are increasing all over the world, and this is only going to get worse as the Earth continues to warm up. In ourContinue reading “Reflections – Day 28”
Reflections – Day 27
👣 Today’s walk started nicely along the river with a group of over 50 walkers (possibly the biggest group since Day 1?). We had the privilege of being joined by Lucy (pictured in the Coat), a committed activist who was determined to join the Camino despite having a brain tumour which has drastically affected herContinue reading “Reflections – Day 27”
Reflections – Day 26
👣 A sunny start this morning (although it didn’t stay that way for long) and we were full of porridge thanks to The Upper Room! Today’s walk was right through Manchester so not very scenic but we managed to stop off at Home Community Cafe for coffee and cake and then Whitworth Art Gallery beforeContinue reading “Reflections – Day 26”
Reflections – Day 25
👣 Today was not nearly as wet as yesterday fortunately! A lot of our route to Cheadle went through the beautiful Bollin Valley with a lunch stop at St Chad’s Handforth where we joined in with the Diocese of Chester signing up to becoming an Eco Diocese! 💚 We then reached The Upper Room (confusinglyContinue reading “Reflections – Day 25”
Reflections – Day 24
👣 We knew the good weather wouldn’t last! Today we walked 16 miles in the rain but we still had smiles on our faces at the end. It’s fun to see everyone’s waterproofs which are often much more colourful than our normal clothes! 🎒 As well as a packed lunch from Leek local Anne, weContinue reading “Reflections – Day 24”
Camino to COP26 