Since my last update, and I bought all my walking kit, I've been on a couple of walks with John. The first being across a frosty Ilkley Moore with the intention or seeing the sunrise however it was a bit disappointing as it was over cast. Still it was good fun leaving the house at 6:30AM and getting there in the darkness, was good to get out and about in the early hours for once. If I could get my sleeping pattern in order I'd like it to become the norm. Anyway that walk was great the boots were brilliant with no rubbing or anything of that nature so I was very  impressed.

Due to the temperature all the mud was frozen barring some patches so I didn't really get them muddy. A few days later and we went to Penn-y-ghent. It was cold, frosty and windy - brilliant fun! We had a chat with one couple who we then bumped into near where the car was parked they were very nice. There is a n interesting scramble that we climbed which was great fun - although a lady on the path thought we were lost and pointed out where the path was.

Again the ground was frozen and with John carrying an injury that was getting worse with the decent we didn't go across the bogs to hull-pot and instead went back to the car. Ironically my boots were clean once again. In-fact so far the muddiest they have been was after a walk home from the pub in Rothwell last night which I crossed a farmers field in which the farmer had helpfully ploughed and planted over the public footpath. 

All in all the gear was a great success and worth every penny! 

Well with the sales kicking in I went to a local outdoor activity store and bough all the kit I should need for the walking I want to do in the coming couple of years. I have bought a number of fleeces, a new coat, new waterproof over trousers, new trousers, gaiters, boots and a host of other bits and pieces.

I'm going on a short walk across Ilkley moor tomorrow with John to break the boots in a bit but first indications are they should be a happy walking companion! 

Now it's getting towards the coldest time of the year - otherwise known as winter - John and I are starting to plan our winter walking schedule. If at all possible we would like to climb Snowdon and the three peaks in Ribblesdale however after John's suggestion that we should try walking across Ilkley moor in the dark I'm slightly worried as to whether he has a slightly devil may care attitude that could land us in trouble when trying to trickier pig-track up Snowdon.

More walking new to follow soon, I hope!