Had a great meal at Stag Inn last night and woke at 7 to sound of a blackcap singing. I noticed that there was a deep ravine by the hobbit hole I’d not noticed previously. Warmed up my overnight oats with some hot water and hoped that would be sufficient for the day ahead. I left the hobbit hut somewhat regretfully at 9:15. They are certainly a good compromise to camping in the cold! I know today would involve a lot of climbing and for some reason I would say my energy was down today. But I was in no rush and kept plodding on and upwards. By staying at Greg’s Hut I was covering only half the distance we had to last time when going all the way to Alston. I would be doing that tomorrow which was a relief. And I had long wanted to try staying in a bothy so this was my chance. I had a clear view of all three summits I would be climbing today as I left Dufton behind - an attractive village which I would like to return to some time. A gradual ascent through fields and an enclosed path with h...