Our trip got off to a terrific start on Friday, July 11th, as we were bumped up to Business class for our flight from Toronto to London. We had the new lay-flat pods on Air Canada's 777 and so had a chance to get some sleep on the flight over. We then connected to Manchester and then after a four hour train to Carlisle we embarked on the last leg of our journey - changing trains for a one hour trip to St Bees arriving at 6pm local time July 12th.
Found Abbey Farm B & B where Steve gave us a great welcome! After a walk down to the beach to get a look at the start of the trail, we had dinner at the best restaurant in town (actually, the ONLY restaurant in town!)
After a great night's sleep and typical English breakfast, (plus a long chat with Steve - he and his wife actually met on the Coast to Coast walk) we decided to do a mini (5 mile) hike along St Bee's Head. The weather was sunny and beautiful - about 24 degrees C and the best weather day they've had here for a while. We'll be in bed early tonight because tomorrow the real walk begins...
Found Abbey Farm B & B where Steve gave us a great welcome! After a walk down to the beach to get a look at the start of the trail, we had dinner at the best restaurant in town (actually, the ONLY restaurant in town!)
After a great night's sleep and typical English breakfast, (plus a long chat with Steve - he and his wife actually met on the Coast to Coast walk) we decided to do a mini (5 mile) hike along St Bee's Head. The weather was sunny and beautiful - about 24 degrees C and the best weather day they've had here for a while. We'll be in bed early tonight because tomorrow the real walk begins...
Abbey Farm B & B, St Bees
St Bees at dusk
Beach at St Bees
Near the start of the Coast to Coast
St Bees Head
Fleswick Bay
One of many markers along the way
Francine going over a step-stile
Locals checking out the foreigners!
Our first beer at the Dog and Partridge
