we had a practice walk starting/ending at the abinger hatch pub (convenient!) originally, we were scheduled for a 9.1 miler but had to change route due to the foot and mouth outbreak. but have no fear, while the abinger hammer was shorter it was very hilly!
the treadmill has definitely helped... it is very different though on rough terrain especially on very narrow and angled paths.
kit held up well - it rained on us twice. camera bag and back pack both have rain covers to keep everything dry and my northface flight series waterproof was perfect - it kept me dry from the rain but it also just wicked away my sweat... a winner! and once again - my pole saved the day! i brought it out on a steep, narrow and rocky ascent just in time to stop me from falling flat on my bum.
of course, we ended our walk at the pub. i usually kung fu sunday afternoons so i don't get a sunday lunch - needless to day i dug right in to a sunday roast!!! hhhhhhhmmmmmmm!!!! if you are in the neighborhood, i would recommend a stop.
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