Monday 2 June 2014

Day 8 - Selby to Faxfleet

Beautiful sunshine woke up up in the morning of day 8. The Maypole Farm B&B where we stayed last night served us amazing breakfast with a spread of fruits and juices and beautifully presented full English. While eating we were guarded by Arthur - a full armour knight with a lamp in his head. We unanimously voted this the best breakfast so far.
 
 
At Selby station we were met by:
Daphne Pleace
Simon Wightmam with his dog Poly
Lindsey and Mike Pilsworth  (Mike was voted Day's Chief Technical Solutions Engineer )
Tanya Earnshaw with her dog Pebbles
and Trevor Blythe who came to see us off but was not willing to walk another day:)
 
On route we were joined by:
Chis Tomson
Jon and Jan Bird with their kids Katie and Jamie who were on scooters
Jim Wardill
 
 
First adventure of the day was a path closure and a diversion to take us around the closed section.
 
 
 
Soon the diversion had finished and we were on the TPT again. After about 5 minutes walk a new obstacle appeared in our way. A quick look was enough to know that we woudn't be able to tackle this one without the help of strong man. Fortunately as were were considering what to do next Jim came along on his bicycle. With Jim, Simon, Mike, Tanya and Lindsey lifting the chair we managed to get it to the other side of the obstacle. I guess we were lucky again. Thanks Jim for all your help.
 
 
 
The walk continued with no problem and we were met by many people who recognised us from the TV. Two cyclists said they also intend to do TPT in few weeks. 
 
 
Second obstacle of the day was a closed gate accessing the flood bank. About a thousand cyclists managed to squeeze in through a narrow opening but we were not able to. This time Mike took charge of the problem and presented us with a solution. 
 
 
By that time we were all getting a bit tired.....
 
 
 
At about 1pm we were met by Emma from BBC Look North who filmed us for a bit for a morning show on BBC Hull.
 
 
 
We had a nice half pint in the pub...
 
 
... and looked at maps a lot....

 
 
 
 ...gave way to a family of 8 crossing the road...
 

 
 
While walking on the flood bank from Saltmarshe to Blacktoft Roy proudly showed us the developing RSPB operational base at Blacktoft and Mike showed us some Konik Ponnies grazing the reserve.
 

 
We added Corn Bunting and Grasshopper Warbler to the bird list and it was great to see a brood of four fledged Lapwings.
 
 
We finished at Hope and Anchor where we had a lovely meal and were joined by Jim on his way back from holiday.
 




2 comments:

  1. Sounds like you're having plenty of adventures. I've been thinking of your trek from the comforts of my desk in the office! Last few days, I hope the weather is kind for the home stretch! : )

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  2. Thank you Roy and Anna, and the rest of the group. If you want to read my own account of the day, it's at http://daphnegonewild.wordpress.com/2014/06/02/the-trans-pennine-trail/

    All the best with the last few days, and keep me posted about your next Challenge!

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