After seven days of walking, at quite a bit quicker pace than the 20 km daily that I had planned for the first week, I was ahead of schedule but concerned that some of the creaking that I heard when I was walking wasn’t coming from my pack. So, I decided it was time to give my legs and feet a break. One thing I’ve learned with long walks is that tough days take a cumulative toll. So, today was just a short walk to the nearest town.
I could have chosen a more scenic place. It’s not a good sign when it takes an hour’s searching to find a local postcard. I’m sure there are attractive bits of Leek, but I didn’t find them. No photos today.
Day 8 Route: Rudyard to Leek via dismantled railway. Terrain: former railbed. Weather: cool, overcast. Daily distance: 3.5 km, 2.2 miles. Cumulative distance: 178.9 km/110.9 miles. Accommodation: Premier Inn, Leek.
Come Wind, Come Weather 