Yorkshire comfort

Butt House is such an oasis. For a walker it is manna from heaven. Linda and  Tony have got the formula just right, providing every comfort in a modest and unassuming way. Good food, wonderful hospitality, combined with a hot bath and a comfortable bed. What an overwhelming  shame they are leaving. Good luck to you and to the love of my life, Polo - perhaps we'll meet again some day. Good luck in your new life all of you, and thank you so much for your very kind contribution.

It hasn't been a very nice day today - a bit windy with some misty rain - a combination that manages to worm it's way through the most waterproof of clothing. We climbed up the fell towards Tan Hill, crossing a river with an interesting gate (see photo) and on up to Tan Hill and the highest pub in England. It was only 10.45 so mum put her head round the door to ask if they were open
'Yes'
'Can the dog come in?'
'Of course.....oh, and don't bother to take your boots off either...come and get warm in from of the fire.'

Such hospitality we are enjoying in this great county.

Dad prides himself on his navigation skills, but he nearly failed to see the huge JCB digger he all but bumped into!

No photos after this I'm afraid, just too wet for the camera.

We met Alan & Barbara on the way down, sadly it wasn't a great day for conversation, which was such a shame, nonetheless thank you so much for making the effort to come up you two. We left them in Bowes to go to our disparate accommodations, they to the wonderful CB and we to the equally brilliant Rose and Crown, where once more we were offered amazing hospitality, and we are wallowing in warmth and comfort.

Thank you so much to our taxi driver, Mr Simpson, who donated the price of the taxi to H4H.

I'm so excited about this weekend; Sal, Rob, Jim, Jo and Jaz and Millie are coming to be with us for the weekend. I'm sorry to report that poor little Jaz was attacked by another dog yesterday. She had a big hole in her leg and had to have stitches, so she's going to have to be quiet this weekend - guess that means I won't be playing with her then!

Back to Bowes in the morning to walk through to Middleton in Teesdale

Keep spreading the word - we need you.

M
xx