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LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD


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                        PENNINE WAY

                      Ponden Reservoir to Airton River

12th September 1981 .......................................Walk No. 5

 
Pennine Way No.4                                 Total: 51.5 miles

Time Taken: 10.35 hrs          Distance:        Enjoyment:          Weather:  Sunny              
  09:40 am - 7:15 pm            20.75 miles             80%                   Very Hot

Temp:    Cloud:       Rain:     Visibility:       Ground Conditions:       Wild Life:    
 18oC         5%           0%         Good               Boggy in Parts                     n/a                  

Total AA:      Total MH:    Total LD:      Total AW:      Other:       Total Distance:
    0 mls            0 mls         74.00 mls        0 mls            5 mls           79.00 miles

Companions:   Christopher Burrows and Ricky the dog

Points of Interest and LINKS:
Pennine Way					Pinhaw Beacon
Gargrave village				Airton village
Double arch bridge over canal

Description:Shooting boxes on Ickornshaw Moor. Very good views from Pinhaw
Beacon. Stopped on top of beacon to listen to weather forecast. Level walking
at last along canal. Gargrave, shopping and listened to football results. Chased by
bulls in field just before Newfield. At one stage only a shallow River Aire separated
us from a dozen angry bulls. Prepared to jump over high wall if needed. Rained
just before we looked for suitable campsite, worried. Didn't rain again thank
goodness. While camped Ricky went for a dip, then shook himself in the tent. To
my surprise Ricky opened tent door and vacated the tent in the middle of the night.
Christopher asleep. I had great difficulty waking the next morning.

Location: Start of Walk

Hazards: Care required when crossing fields of bulls, especially
if you are accompanying a dog. B sure to close all gates behind you.

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