HWP day 1, Bowness on Solway to Carlisle

The "Pavilion" at the start of the trail, quickly found after the taxi dropped me off. There is a bus, but not one that went all the way to the start at a time that was any good!

The day began with sunshine yes, but also a cold wind, but it gradually warmed up.

The miles passed quickly and suddenly I was in front of The Greyhound pub, so I had a pint of squash and a packet of nuts, very welcome. I ate my lunch at Beaumont and then gradually caught up a Belgian walker who was on the last leg of his walk. He asked if he could walk with me... I said he'd have to fend off any cattle we came across!

We reached Carlisle and parted company, but it was lovely to have a chat with someone that consisted of more than just a greeting. Stretches, wash the dirties - yes I'm travelling that light - and a bath. Roll on bedtime. 

Food
Mixed fruit 
Egg, mushrooms, hashbrown, tomato 
Salted peanuts
Two slices of bread with breakfast bacon 
Apple 
Banana
Fish, chips, peas

15 miles