After a lift back into Grasmere to the start of the stage (see my earlier post), the walk was just under 7.5 miles in around 4 hours on ground that Wainwright describes as a 'straight forward walk on a well-defined path rising to a high pass and then descending a long valley' and ending in Patterdale.
(Total climb for the day of 2,097 feet and descent of 1,854 feet)
Along the way is Grisdale Tarn, a place to 'contemplate the weather, the time of day and the state of the blisters'.
I am not sure what Fergus is contemplating here, but it certainly isn't blisters!
Then time for a quick drink at Grisdale Beck before carrying on.
Even with all the planning of the walk etc., it is very important for a boy who has fresh, home grown vegetables with his dinner everyday to ensure they are well looked after when he is away. So with an earlier finish today Fergus had time to ask me to send a message to Sarah to say a big thank you for looking after all the watering of the greenhouse and plants in the tunnel at home. He is looking forward to meeting you and all your girls when he gets home.
Aunty Debbie reports that Fergus is doing really well and has shown no ill effects from all the miles they have covered. In fact today, he had enough energy left to go shopping!
