An account of the trail in
northern England, starting in St. Bees on the Irish Sea and ending
in Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea.
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Day
One - 14 miles, 1900 feet ascent
St. Bees to Ennerdale
A brisk, clear morning. Deep blue
sky over the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man just visible on the horizon.
The path begins with a climb up South Head and continues along
the coastline before turning east. The mountains of the Lake
District come into view on the walk across farmland and through
the village of Cleator.
Then the gradual
climb up Dent Hill, where at the cairn on top a magnificent
view back toward the coastline opens up. It's the first promise
of many fine high points to follow. A steep descent leads to
Nannycatch Gate, then a delightful valley walk and down the road
into Ennerdale Bridge.
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