Day 6: Sheffield to The Snake Pass Inn

Snake Pass. (Image courtesy of panoramio.com)

Josh and Isaac awoke warm and snug. A day's rest at Megan's parent's house was just what they needed to thoroughly dry out from the previous few days of 'glorious British summertime'. This morning they would say farewell to Megan, and her family, and head back towards the Pennine Way to start their journey northward. They were keen to get back on the trail and start ticking off the miles. Outside, the weather seemed to be suggesting that they make other plans. Torrential rain hammered the ground and the rooves of Sheffield and the sky showed no signs of relenting it's attempt to damped the lads' spirits... but they were determined to leave no later than 9:00 a.m.. They checked their waterproof covers and prepared for another day of deep sea walking. Very kindly Megan and her dad, Ron, offered to accompany Josh and Isaac to the A57, which would take them back into the mountains where they could pick up the Pennine Way trail again. So they thanked Megan's mum, Anne, for all the washing, cooking, love and care that she had shown them, said their goodbyes and stepped back into the great outdoors. An hour or so later and they were saying sad farewells again as they thanked Ron and Megan before steeling themselves for the trials of a long wet walk up and down the rising terrain. The rain persisted all morning but the scenery grew ever more beautiful as the day wore on and lifted their spirits. At some point in the afternoon the rainclouds must have realised that Josh and Isaac were going to enjoy this walk, whatever the weather, and finally relented.

The boys just followed the A57 all day, and covered about 20 miles, coming to rest eventually across the road from the Snake Pass Inn. They spent the evening at the inn, where they dined, and were treated very kindly by the landlady. They also met a lovely group of people, (3 ladies and a man), who were kind enough to add their sponsorship to the cause. Josh and Isaac want to say thankyou to everyone who was at the Snake Pass Inn last night.

Josh managed to fix his phone/camera himself but due to poor mobile phone reception in their current location they will have to wait until tomorrow to send any pictures.

Details of today's blog were phoned to Josh's mum, Sue, which were then passed on to Josh's dad, (me), to be entered here. I hope that nothing has been lost in translation. I also understand that Megan will be sending me her own blog entry which I will add as soon as I receive it. I just want to say a big "WELL DONE" to you, Megan, for the terrific effort and spirit that you have shown in your trek across the Pennines, in some pretty unpleasant conditions! I know that Josh is very proud of you and will be missing you on the rest of the journey.

-Paul-

Distance walked today: Approx. 20 miles