8th November - after a week of not feeling quite right - no running but I had the runs if you know what I mean - I finally forced myself out for a run this morning. A 10 miler from Bolton Abbey, following the Wharfe for some way past the abbey ruins, past Cavendish Pavillion, through the woods past the Strid, past Bardon Bridge, past Howgill Campsite before finally hacking up to the top of Simon's Seat. From there is was a lovely muddy and rocky trot across the top of the moor, down through a little pine forest, through the valley of desolation and back for a quick hop back up the Wharfe to the starting point at Bolton Abbey car park (£6 ffs!).

I was feeling pretty rubbish to be honest but the run did blow out some of the cobwebs. My running partner for the trip was running even rubbisher, having had a long run out yesterday, so it may have been the slowest 10 miles I have ever run. 2 hours 30!!!

The Strid running quite high after all the recent rain



Looking back towards Appletreewick with Burnsall Fell beyond



My 'rubbish' running partner bringing up the rear, viewed from the top of Simon's Seat



Fabulous run out and great to see you again Stef