The Walk - Day 2

Day 2 - Heddon- on- the- wall to Chollerford = 15 miles

A beer and burger at The Three Tuns last night was enough to have us in bed by 20.30. Dwix was snoring by 20.31 even though he kept saying he was not asleep!! 

At 7am the alarm told us to get up. We could get breakfast from 8am and it was definitely worth waiting for. We also had 15 miles to walk today so thought starting by 8.30 would be a good compromise, as there were gonna be some earlier starts ahead! 

We stayed at Houghton North Farm in Heddon and it was spot on. A room to ourselves with shared showers and toilets, kitchen and lounge area. All very clean and great value for £30 each a night. We actually had a disabled room so had our own toilet and shower which was ideal for Dwix to visit at midnight!! 

Cereal, bacon and egg roll, fruit, orange juice and tea and coffee was more than adequate fuel for us. We didn't go to the Spar to buy lunch bits and thought we would stop on the way. 

After the tarmac and bustle of Newcastle's Quayside yesterday, today was more scenic and had a more countryside look about it.

The path took us over the A69 and then we followed the Military road towards Chollerford. 

Whittle dene, I have fished here. 

Today was all about fields, trees and stiles.  I wished I counted how many, but there was alot. 

We saw and chatted to alot more people today.  People going in both directions. The sharing of stories was invaluable and it seemed most were camping so had much bigger bags than us. We motored on, sun cream being applied regularly as the day hotted up. 

We alternated on both sides of the Military road and walked through woods and open fields. A perfect mix of sun and shade to keep us going the 15 miles. 

After 10 miles (3 hours 2 mins) we arrived at The Errington Coffee shop, used to be the Errington Arms pub. It was too good an opportunity to fuel up for us to miss.

Checking the weather, we haven't stopped talking to eachother yet! 

5 miles left, we were soon on our way. The terrain was now evident of the Hadrians wall ditch and we got our first bit of Wall.

As we carried on, Chollerford bridge loomed in the distance. We had called for a pick up and Rupe and Rupert pulled up to the bridge just as we were crossing it. Perfect timing to end a perfect day. 

It's back to my house tonight for food, washing and getting kit ready for the next 3 days. Cumbria, here we come!