After somehow negotiating the Runcorn Bridge and rush hour traffic we set off on the route through Lancashire. This mornings route took us through the middle of golf clubs, across locks and along canals.
That may sound appealing - but remember we were in Widnes !!!
They say its "Grim Up North", they don't lie. The weather was atrocious, a heavy drizzle & cross wind cocktail.
With the mileage starting to take its toll each day now and fatigue certainly playing its part, each stage is becoming a chore.
For me, every stop can't come sooner. The mornings are forgetful - i'm fact sure I'm still asleep for the first hour! No energy and no desire to tackle any inclines at all.
When we eventually got to our lunch stop in Blackburn, a much welcomed potato pie was wolfed down and for some reason we paraded ourselves through the local Morrisons - god knows what the villagers thought!
We tried selling 'Gospel Gary' too but nobody could afford him ;)
At our last stop. An executive decision was made to stop for coffee. This turned into a great decision! A huge lift for us stragglers before we started the arduous remaining 9 or so miles across the hills into Slaidburn.
Then after climbing steep hills in horrendous weather conditions for the last few miles we eventually reached the YHA. After a few "leg-warming" photo shoots ;)
Soaked, drained but buoyed with renewed optimism ;) In fact, despite the challenging terrain and abhorrent climate I found the last leg today was a huge one, psychologically.
The locals at the "Hark to Bounty" public house were very welcoming ;)
#hugelumpoflasagne
Another hostel but hey - wouldn't be a challenge if we stayed in the Celtic Manor every night now would it ;)
My bed is fine but don't fancy the chances of the others surviving :-
We're halfway through LEJOG - we've cycled from the tip of Cornwall to the top of Lancashire. We've cycled over 500 miles and my legs are feeling it.
We've over £8000 on JG site and the awareness is continuing - and that's all we want ! Thanks for your support guys.
PS - we have a serious incident to contend with. The local constabulary have been notified. Somebody has been dipping into some of "Last Up"'s ass cream ;)
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