Day 14 - Claybank to The Lion Inn and beyond

We cannot tell you how cold it was today up on "t moors"!!!!  A bitter cold wind for the whole day that tried to knock you off your feet when it got the chance.  It was also quite lonely.  We didn't see any of our fellow coast to coasters along the track and we had been in the pub nearly an hour when they finally arrived.  What does that tell you????  (We had to pop in just to warm up).

The sun may be shining, but it's still cold. Clock those rosy cheeks!

Started the day with quite a climb. The views were once again breathtaking.  After this shot, we got enshrouded in mist for the next hour and couldn't see much around us.  Thankfully the track was wide and clearly marked.

The Famous Grouse

Sadly, not a tot of whisky in sight to take the edge off the cold!!!!!

As the mist started to clear, we could see down Farndale Valley

The sun made an appearance and warmed us up slightly.  The wind however, was still very strong and cold.

 We were so excited about reaching The Lion Inn, we forgot to take a picture of it.

We did find Gaynor and say hello, just like we had promised Malcolm in Grasmere.

After a pleasant capuccino and a catch up with the other coast to coasters, we decided to carry on for another 2/3 miles to reduce the distance we have to do over the next 2 days.

A couple of miles away from The Lion Inn is a monument called "Fat Betty".  No sarky comments please!!!!

Unfortunately, Fat Betty's head appears to be missing so you can't see the full effect.

Unfortunately, Toby is still slightly lame after hurting his paw on a stile outside Richmond.  Not all farmers are walker and dog friendly, and these were particularly difficult stiles to get over.  He had to visit the local vet to have his paw checked out, and is on a cocktail of drugs!!  This has unfortunately ended his coast to coast walk, but he has the luxury of a warm car each day, and just joins us for photos.