We were given a wonderful send off from St. Mary’s with a Blessing on the whole venture. I was presented with a scallop shell to carry on the journey and to leave at Santiago as so many do.
11:45 and we were off. Calder Green Way to Huddersfield Broad Canal into Huddersfield. A bite to eat in a cafe and then on to the narrow canal all the way to Slaithwaite about 13 miles in all. Sunny and warm along the canal bank with the sights and smells of a Yorkshire May, what’s not to like? Of course by mile 11, 12 and 13 We could really tell it was the first day as the pace slowed to a crawl. We were delighted to hear Slaithwaite church bell chiming 6 and see the tower that marked the end of the walk.
A short collapse and clean up then out to sample the delights of Indian cuisine before turning in. Our thanks to Rev Robin Townsend for Hospitality on our first night away.
The Way 