Coast to Coast Families: Bishop Wilton to Pocklington

Summary

Welcome to the Cornish Family Coast to Coast Challenge – an 180 miles cross country walk that will take us from St Bees, Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Mum, Dad, 5 kids (age 4 - 12 yrs old) and a grandad (72 and counting) will 'walk a mile in the shoes' of families who have been displaced through war, famine, fear or persecution. Over 16 days (come rain, shine or blisters), we will peak mountains, traverse valleys and hike through moor and woods. We’ll be raising money for refugee families who, unlike us, had no choice but to leave their homes – families just like ours and yours.

Our chosen charity, Refugee Action York (RAY), offer practical aid, emotional support and an open door to men, woman, children and families without discrimination. Hear their stories and follow our intrepid journey either online or by our side. In true British style, let us stand (or walk) together in welcoming our newest countrymen to England’s green and pleasant land.

Sunday 28 May 2017

Bishop Wilton to Pocklington - Saturday 27th May 2017

We were off on a sunny start for our simple 12 miler yesterday. Timing ourselves very carefully against the incoming storm warnings that had promised thunder and lightening. Not the kind of weather best for open field hiking. Had the weather man got it right we would have been home and dry. But for the second walk in a row, the rain coats came out and it was time to swap from hiking to puddle hopping and mud wrestling.

The rain held off until after we hit this hill that seemed to loom in the distance. This hill that seemed to go on...