Once Garry was dropped at Gearstones, it was a long haul up the Dales Way for a mile and a half. As Garry went over the top of the track it opened out to the views of two pretty dales, with great views for miles.
As Garry looked back he saw the viaduct that we saw on the way to the drop off point and a number of military helicopters flying over.
The Pennine Way contoured its way around the hillside and then dropped consistently into the valley where Gayle and Hawes are nestled.
Garry's lunch spot today was the best one he'd have, sitting on a grassy bank leaning against a large rock, looking at an old Roman Road heading east. Unfortunately, he only has the picture in his head, not on camera!!
Whilst Garry was walking, Alfie and I drove to Hawes, parked up and wandered round the village. It's a pretty village with a number of interesting shops and a small waterfall in the centre of the village.
Once the wander was complete, we walked out a short way from Hawes to Gayle to meet Garry, but it was too warm for Alfie so we headed back to have an ice cream in the shade from Wensleydale Creamery.
Tomorrow see us return to Hawes from our small Airbnb for the next few nights, and walk to Keld, a walk of just over 11 miles. Let's hope it's a little cooler!
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