I had a very pleasant evening with Richard and Paula. I really appreciated the company and wonderful to catch up with Richard and meet his wife - thank you Richard! I was very impressed by The Sill YHA - a marvellous building but made by the friendliness of the staff. After a calorie-enriching breakfast I left at 9am. Although I didn’t meet many people (I think it was 5) it seemed like I had long conversations with each of them! The first was a gentleman of 80 walking his 16 year old chocolate lab for 6 miles who - fascinated by my walk, proceeded to tell me of his escapades up the Munros and Graemes in Scotland - heading off to the Lakes the following day and Scotland in June. I climbed up Steel Rigg enjoying the scramble and the feeling of height walking along the scarp. I came to the now Sycamore-less Gap with very mixed feelings now the trial has found the pair guilty. It’s such a waste, but with the stump sprouting it is a great symbol of regeneration and hope. One of the highligh...