This was a tough and long day, and for anyone reading this blog and intending to do the Pennine Way I suggest it should be split into two days. While Hadrian’s Wall is clearly a great historic attraction,
the terrain is strength sapping as you are constantly descending and climbing steep slopes as you follow the wall along the roller coaster crest of the Whin Sill, and progress to Hotbank Crags, where at last the path turns away from the wall, was slow.
Pace picks up as you head northwards, although the path was pretty boggy at times, especially around Hawk Side but I enjoyed that part of the walk, arriving at Bellingham around 5.30, where I was staying at Linden Cottage, a B&B up for sale and not to be recommended.
There I was advised to eat at the Rose and Crown, but if you like real ale don’t bother as they don’t serve any! Instead I crossed the road to the Cheviot Hotel, which serves good real ale and has a comprehensive food menu.
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