Why?

192 miles. One Hundred. And Ninety Two. Miles.

Whether you say it quickly or slowly, it is still a bloody long way.

I don’t know how exactly I got to know of the Coast to Coast. It might have been from the television, it might have been from talking to a friend, family member or colleague at work. I can’t remember. What I do know, is that when I did hear about it, my first thought was – I’m going to do that. And if I have to, I'm going to do it on my own.

I mentioned it to various friends and family and asked whether they would be interested in joining me for all or part of it. I was greeted with a variety of responses ranging from admiration to consternation.

As it currently stands, Leonie will be my one companion for the whole 15 days. Others have expressed various degrees of interest in joining me for some sections of it but as yet have still yet to confirm which bed and breakfast/hostel/camp site they are booked into!! I won't hold my breath.

So, if anyone is interested in dusting off the walking boots and compass, just get in touch and I can give you the finer details.

Please keep up to date with my preparations and the walk itself by following my blog!

Itinery - St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay
September 2009

Saturday 5th -St Bees to Ennerdale Bridge..........14 miles
Sunday 6th - Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite...........14.5 miles
Monday 7th - Rosthwaite to Grasmere..........9 miles
Tuesday 8th - Grasmere to Patterdale..........8.5 miles
Wednesday 9th - Patterdale to Shap..........16 miles
Thursday 10th - Shap to Kirkby Stephen..........21 miles
Friday 11th - Rest Day
Saturday 12th - Kirkby Stephen to Keld..........12 miles
Sunday 13th - Keld to Reeth..........11 miles
Monday 14th - Reeth to Richmond..........11 miles
Tuesday 15th - Richmond to Danby Wiske..........14 miles
Wednesday 16th - Danby Wiske to Ingleby Cross..........9 miles
Thursday 17th - Ingleby Cross to Clay Bank Top..........12 miles
Friday 18th - Clay Bank Top to Grosmont..........22.5 miles
Saturday 19th - Grosmont to Robin Hoods Bay..........15.5 miles