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Only here for the beer

Any readers who might not know me might be wondering why each of the blog posts feature an Evening section why always has one or two pubs, usually micropubs, listed as places we hope to visit. Fear not, gentle reader, our goal is not to get hopelessly drunk in towns

Planning: All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go

Everything has to be carried. It's going to be cold and wet. So basically we will both carry a small 22l backpack and Liz will take a handbag slung over her shoulder whilst I will use a waist pack (bum-bag/fanny-pack) to carry the easy-access stuff. Did I mention that

Planning: Day 7 Letting the train take the strain

Timetable Location Depart Location Arrive Seats Carlisle 09:49 Preston 11:01 D/09A+10A Preston 11:17 Birmingham NS 12:50 B/39+40 Birmingham NS 13:04 Winchester 15:26 F/31A+32A Well, just a quick trip back, under 6 hours if all the trains run on

Planning: Day 6 - Popping Over the border

No planning for this post as Day 6 is mainly about seeing Carlisle's attractions but we ought pop over to Scotland, just to complete the trip. No planned bus, we'll take it as the day goes, and as the weather dictates. Remember the English Concessionary Bus Pass cannot be used

Planning: Day 5 - Skipton to Carlisle

Bus Company Service Depart Depart Time Arrive Arrive Time Journey Time Stops Wait Time Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches 580/581 Skipton, Market Place 10:35 Kirkby Lonsdale, Booths 12:13 1:38 44 0 Stagecoach 567 Kirkby Lonsdale New Road 12:30 Kendal Bus Station 13:05 0:35 22 0:

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