For any train enthusiasts reading this blog (Ian), I have included a picture of the 'Thomas Edmonson' which we passed today, all fired up and ready to go at Alston. I'm not sure where it was going though, because we walked the entire length of the South Tyne Railway over the last two days and the only serviceable stretch was between Alston and Lindley Stop, where there wasn't much at all. However, it was nice to see at least part of the line being brought back into service, along with a footpath/cycleway alongside.
Once we got to the picturesque village of Alston, we left the railway line and headed off over the fells, following a quiet B road all the way to Landon Beck. It had been another scorching day on the exposed fells, so the extended coffee stop at Landon Beck was very welcome. Feeling refreshed, we headed off again to find somewhere to stay. The Youth Hostel looked good, but we couldn't waste an hour waiting for the reception to open, so carried on into the now much cooler evening. All accommodation was full until we reached Middleton-in-Teesdale where we opted for a B&B with complimentary beer, over the local camp site. We are now one whole day ahead of schedule and well placed to take on the Pennine Way again tomorrow.
Once we got to the picturesque village of Alston, we left the railway line and headed off over the fells, following a quiet B road all the way to Landon Beck. It had been another scorching day on the exposed fells, so the extended coffee stop at Landon Beck was very welcome. Feeling refreshed, we headed off again to find somewhere to stay. The Youth Hostel looked good, but we couldn't waste an hour waiting for the reception to open, so carried on into the now much cooler evening. All accommodation was full until we reached Middleton-in-Teesdale where we opted for a B&B with complimentary beer, over the local camp site. We are now one whole day ahead of schedule and well placed to take on the Pennine Way again tomorrow.
The "Thomas Edmonson" on the South Tyne Railway.
Statistics
Distance: 28.9 Miles
Moving Time: 9 Hours 22 Mins
Hi
ReplyDeleteFollowing your pub crawl on the map, you passed by the Sunderland of your childhood. It looks like it would have been a two day diversion, but I hope you cocked your hat in its diresction
Dad and Linda
I don't think I've ticked that train No. off in my spotter book ;-)
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