Keep on Moo-ving!

If the weather had been better (which it wasn't) then today would have been a great day for a really interesting walk.

The canal I was following runs out of water at Sedgwick a place with quite a lot of history especially in relation to the production of gunpowder.

Just beyond there I was due to go under a bridge but the cows were sheltering from the horrendous wind and rain so I had to take a long detour around them.

I was not a-moo-sed - Geddit?

So today was 17 miles - Crooklands to Bowness in the worst weather, torrential rain and gale force winds, for most of the day.  At about 2pm it did stop raining but the wind decided to carry on.  Thankfully this helped me dry out by the time I reached Bowness.

I've a day off tomorrow to sort out the kit and do some washing.  I should have put Persil in my pockets and I could have had a good wash 'n' dry as I went along!



Water, water, everywhere...

What a night on Sunday!  Blowing a gale and pouring with rain.  I honestly thought I was going to lose the tent at one stage but as you can read I've survived for another day's walking.

16 miles from Lancaster to Crooklands.

Lancaster Canal at Crooklands

My brother Billy and his wife Wendy joined me along with Carl (he's my nephew-in-law if such a thing exists!) for 10 miles of the walk.  It was great to have them along to keep me company - thanks all!

We were looking out over Morecambe Bay to the West and, to the North-West, my beloved Lake District.

Lots of heavy showers today which turned torrential when it was time to pitch the tent of course.  I'm staying in my tent at the Crooklands Waters Edge Caravan Park  - although I don't really need to be any nearer water in this rain.

Forecast for Monday is severe gales and torrential rain...which is nice!

P.S You would not believe how many ropes I have securing my tent.

Via the viaduct

21 miles from Bilsborrow to Lancaster today. 

All canal walking today which made a pleasant change and despite the forecast was mostly in the dry with a little sunshine too.

A mixture of boats on the Lancaster Canal - you know I love boats!

The canal was very pretty with lots of woodland and views over the Bowland Fells and the Lune Valley.  It was nice to see lots of boat traffic and some of the waterfront properties were amazing (I bet they cost a fortune).

Bowland Fells - I'm starting to get excited about the Lake District!

I hit the Lake District in earnest tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it very much.

What I'm not looking forward to is putting my tent up in this rain - its hocking it down.