So far

  We had a really good start to the Pennine Way. The rain which was forecast for all day on both days turned out to be 2 light showers on day one. The scenery and views were outstanding. A few signposts would have been nice but still better than some other paths we have been on. We saw several young red grouse on Bleaklow, which was a welcome boost on a dreary part of the path. The last 2 miles of day one were horrendous - down a steep, narrow gully filled with rocks. Ankle twisting terrain at the end of a long day and tired legs.

Day 2, which was supposed to be 11 miles, turned into about 14 with some nasty, boggy parts to it. There were some spectacular views and not a few reservoirs.  Although we did encounter some boggy bits, we were extremely grateful for the flagstone paved bits over the worst bogs which would have been a nightmare without them.

Our first 2 nights of B and B were at Torside with a tiny attic room with a double and one single bed, though it was light, clean and had very comfy beds.  Last night the rooms were larger but rather dark. They had advertised "a pub for evening meals 100 yards away" which turned out not to serve food on a Monday night, so we had to get a taxi to one about 3 miles away.  They also said they were half a mile from the walk, a half mile which turned into at least 1.5!  However it was nice to see the entrance to the very long rail and canal tunnels near Diggle.