Monday 17th July - outward via Hadrian's WallBefore the weather warmed up, we had thoughts of a longer walk along the wall - but in the event, Housesteads to Once Brewed proved quite sufficient - and scenic too.
Tuesday 18th July - the coastOur main intention for this trip was some walking in the Cheviot hills - but with temperatures soaring, it didn't seem a good idea. So, armed with the bus timetable, we drove to Seahouses, caught the bus to Longhoughton, and walked back along the coastal path and the rocks and firm sands below the high water mark - about 14 miles altogether
Wednesday 19th July - Farne and LindisfarneThis would be the hottest day - with the forecast in mind, we drove once again to Seahouses, this time for a trip to the Farne Islands and the opportunity for some bird photography. We nearly didn't go - it was cold and foggy in the little coastal town - we couldn't see the end of the harbour wall. "Let's go for it anyway". We did - and it was a great little trip.
In the afternoon, we took a trip to Lindisfarne, for an interesting and pleasant (once we escaped the crowds) wander around the southern part of the island
Thursday 20th July - at last - the CheviotsThursday dawned grey and cool - much better, though the cloudbase could be a problem...
A truly long and winding road leads to the upper reaches of the Coquet valley, and the hamlet of Blindburn. A little-used bridleway - the Border Country Ride - took us to the main Cheviot ridge, the border between England and Scotland. We walked on via Lamb Hill, Beefstand hill and Mozie Law to meet an old cross-border track - "The Street", and followed this back to the Coquet. A very pleasant stroll, about 11.5 miles - and, other than a few spots of drizzle, no problem with the clouds - it even brightened and became warm later.
Friday 21st July - home againAnother warm day, and a long drive home - and little inspiration for a walk. In the event, we pulled in at Brimham Rocks - a spectacular little bit of gritstone moorland above Pateley Bridge in Yorkshire, and a good place for a half-way leg stretch, before crossing the Pennines to the M6 and the inevitable stop-start traffic
*36.5° in Wisley, Surrey - and about half that on Staple Island...
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