Keswick to Caldbeck -15.8 miles

To make our journey today required that the weather was sunny and visibility good. Thankfully it was. This was necessary because our route took us via Skiddaw house a remote building that used to hold shepherds. It is now the highest hostel in England. From here the route turns sharp right and follows the River Caldew through the mountains to High Pike the highest point on the Cumbria Way. As visibility was clear we made the steep climb through the Heather up to the Lingy hut, a shelter to protect walkers if they get caught in bad weather. After the climb over High Pike we descended rapidly to the village of Caldbeck. We had our evening meal at the Oddfellows Arms which was excellent and reflected on our adventure.