After 17 days of good weather with no rain to speak of, awoke to steady rain. Pam and Frank Gosling were our support for the day and it was a day when support made a big difference (no rucksacks to carry today). We set off in rain which stayed with us to 2.30 ish. By 12 miles we were both cold and had to put on extra clothing, hard to stay up beat.
Lunch was in the back of Pam and Frank's car at Milldale - bread Frank had baked previous evening and sandwiches prepared by Pam at 5.20 am - even plates and napkins - dedication or what! Much appreciated.
Weather brightened as we approached Youlgreave and the dale was beautiiful - large clumps of marsh marigolds, moorhens sitting on chicks, reward for a tough day. We reached the swimming area and decided to chill our calves to re4vitalise aching muscles - bliss. Walked into the village to be greeted by Di Ford and Geof Burrows sitting outside the pub - thought they mkight just see us and they did. Weary tonight, another 31 miles - must do better with our estimations.
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