Bugsy and myself can now tick off, Kendal railway station!
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/kendal/
Most steps in a week now stands at 222,088
That’s me just set a new personal record on the Garmin Connect website. I’ve now set a new most steps in a week.
The new total stands at 222,088, for the week from the 17 April to 23 April 2023.
Dales Way : Day 7: Patton Bridge to Bowness on Windermere
WOW! Bugsy, Mark G and myself have only gone and done it! We have walked all the way from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria.
During the last 7 days of walking we have covered over 91 miles! Had great weather, like 99% of the time. Only rained for like maybe only 3 hours, during the whole week!
And well Bugsy… OMG! I just could not love him any more! He’s been totally amazing! Been great watching him learn so many new things!
Here are some photos from day 7, the last day of the Dales Way. Plus our route can be found at www.strava.com/activities/8944901997
Many more photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/dales-way/
Now done 58% of #walk1000miles – 2023
That’s me already done 58% of #walk1000miles. So 582.85 miles down and 417.15 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
UK TV programmes to watch this week : 22/04/2023
Derren Brown: Showman (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 11:30pm | Sunday 23rd April 2023)
This one-off special brings Derren Brown’s record-breaking, five-star show to TV. Written by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman, the award-winning team behind Miracle, Svengali and Derren’s BAFTA-winning Channel 4 specials, the critically acclaimed Showman is probably Derren’s most personal show to date.
Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys (More4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 24th April 2023)
A trip aboard Scotland’s high-speed Midland Pullman train, which travels through the Perthshire town of Pitlochry, and the resort of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. Passengers include a couple celebrating their anniversary, a mother bidding farewell to her daughter, and a woman who shares her alopecia story.
The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 25th April 2023)
Leeds. Series 4, episode 9. Tim Dunn explores the birthplace of British locomotive manufacturing – Leeds, starting at the Round Foundry.
Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 25th April 2023) ** NEW SERIES **
John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul Middleton travel from London to Scotland using only the power of steam. From barges and paddle boats to steam trains and traction engines, the trio use a wide range of steam machines to make their way up the country, and learn about the history and engineering genius of the machines they are travelling on along the way. Peter, John and Paul begin their journey in Greenwich, London, before traveling to Kings Cross station in an open-topped 1909 Stanley Steam car. Finally, they board The Duchess of Sutherland steam train to Stevenage where they view the fascinating vintage planes at the Shuttleworth Museum.
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 26th April 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
For the sixth leg of the race, the pairs must brush up on their language skills as the next stop is at the heart of French-speaking Canada, the capital of its largest province, Quebec. To get there, the teams must navigate through Canada’s most densely inhabited region. For the first time in the race, transport and accommodation choices will be plentiful – but potentially damaging for dwindling budgets.
Late Night Lycett (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 28th April 2023)
Host Joe Lycett catches up with celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film in a lively chat show, direct from Birmingham.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
Dales Way : Day 5 : Lea Yeat to Sedbergh
That’s Bugsy, Mark G and myself done day 5 of the Dales Way, which took us 10.15 miles from Dent railway station, then onto Lea Yeat where we ended the Dales Way yesterday, then along to today’s ending point at Sedbergh.
The highlights from day 5 were… Getting a train from Ribblehead railway station to Dent railway station, which is highest operational main line station in England at 350 metres above sea level. Then walking to the village of Dent it’s self, a walk of around 5 miles.
Here are some photos from day 5. Plus our route can be found at www.strava.com/activities/8931734584
Many more photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/dales-way/
Dent railway station, tick!!
Bugsy, Mark G and myself can now tick off, Dent railway station! Which is the highest operational main line station in England, at an altitude of 1,150 feet (350 metres).
More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/railway-stations/dent/
Dales Way : Day 4 : Oughtershaw to Lea Yeat
That’s Bugsy, Mark G and myself done day 4 of the Dales Way, which took us 12.40 miles from Oughtershaw to Lea Yeat.
Just a mini update… I will do a FULL update later today… Once we have done day 5…
Here are some photos from day 4. Plus our route can be found at www.strava.com/activities/8926428133
Many more photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/dales-way/
Now done 56% of #walk1000miles – 2023
That’s me already done 56% of #walk1000miles. So 560.01 miles down and 439.99 miles remaining!
Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine
Dales Way : Day 3 : Kettlewell to Oughtershaw
That’s Bugsy, Mark G and myself done day 3 of the Dales Way, which took us 16.34 miles from Kettlewell to Oughtershaw then Gayle, Hawes.
For the third day in a row, the weather has been very good indeed! Did feel the wind even more today. Mainly due to fact we did climp to around 580 metres in hight.
So when we start day 4 of the Dales Way, tomorrow we will get a lift back to Oughtershaw. Since that’s where we left the footpath. We walked to Hawes, to get a left back to hotel with Mark’s Mum and Dad.
The highlights from today was, again the weather, the amazing views and finding a honesty box cafe at the Ruskin Hostel, selling drinks and snacks.
Here are some photos from day 3. Plus our route can be found at www.strava.com/activities/8920400436
Many more photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/dales-way/