The route we walked is in green

We were off to an early start

Soon we had to cross the M6, over the footbridge, not as Loz had hoped where she was to stop the traffic for us to walk across the road

The motorway was fairly quiet today

Looking back yesterday's high point, Kidsty Pike, is still plainly visible and continued to be almost until Kirkby Stephen

Limestone pavement

A dry Gill in Smardale

Smardale Fell

The lime kiln at Smardale Fell

The group all together in front having to keep up a good pace today

In the bright sunshine the hills, our constant companions on this stretch, are in sharp relief

The lunch stop near Sunbiggin Tarn

Sunbiggin Tarn under a clear blue sky

Ravenstonedale Moor

The old Smardale Bridge, our stop for drinks

Smardalegill viaduct on the old Stainmore Railway

On the approach to Kirkby Stephen we passed under the Settle - Carlisle railway.

At last we arrive at the Jolly Farmer and a tasty cream tea from Mrs Pepper