Virtual Spine Day 17

Distance Covered Today – 8.65 miles

Total Distance covered – 173.30 miles

Virtual

Dry cloudy day warmer than of late

There’s no gentle walking today with a tough start from Dufton. A long climb gets me to the high fells, then continues over to the summit of the notorious Cross Fell, where navigation requires alertness. Just before the long descent to Garrigill is the welcome sight of the famous Greg’s Hut, a place that is on every Pennine walkers itinerary and tonight’s stopping point.

Reality

Dry cloudy day warmer than of late

Walk 8.56 miles – On very achy legs I went for a walk with Linda today. Down to the canal up to the top of Blacko and round the back of Blacko Tower to Gisburn Track. From there it was down to Slipper Hill seeing a fight between a Heron and a large bird of prey. A lot bigger than a kestrel but not sure just what. The Heron fought for its life then slipped away and flew to the next field. At that point, a bunch of crows in a nearby tree chased off the larger bird. A real-life David Attenborough moment. From Slipper Hill, it was along the canal, up Red Lane to Alkincoats and then back home.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider sponsoring me for this mammoth challenge, it’s for an incredible cause and inspired by an incredible person in Laura Nuttall 🙂

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gd20in20

My motivation for this has come from a very special person called Laura Nuttall who in late 2018, was diagnosed with terminal multiple brain tumours at the young age of 18. Her determination and positive attitude to not only live her life to the full but also to help others as an ambassador for the charity is just incredible and I’m proud to join the fight in whatever way I can. You can read Laura’s story at the following link. Please be generous and help this great charity to raise much-needed funds for researching a cure.

https://www.facebook.com/DoingItForLaura/

The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, we’re moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour. We’re set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. And were doing it right now. Because we understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour a cure really can’t wait.

Virtual Spine Day 17