We had driven up to Durham the day before and stayed at a campsite. I dropped Anne off at the park and ride which was near the campsite. Anne had a conference to attend , and I set off north for a 60 mile drive to the Harthope Valley for a hike up the Cheviot. The single track road ended in a nice grassy parking spot next to Harthope Burn.
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| Hedgehope Hill |
I thought doing the climb half of the walk first would mean the second half down the valley would be easier. I was wrong - the trek down the valley was tricky. Lots of water crossing , narrow paths and boggy patches. However, a beautiful valley on a glorious day.
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| On the way up the Cheviot |
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| l00king back on the way up |
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| Approaching the summit |
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| The Pennine Way leaves the summit |
On the way up Scald Hill I saw a snake. About 2 foot long. Fairly sure it was an adder but I wasn't quick enough to get the camera out!
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| Harthope Valley |
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Brilliant walk. A tough 8.5 miles.
