The food has been fantastic. Quality and quantity. We are definitely going to be heavier when we get home. Huge variety of choices, right down to vegetarian sausage. 
The route stays high and crosses moorland that is scarred from a lead mining industry that disappeared at the end of the 19th century. From Keld the route climbs past Crackpot Hall and the ruins of Swinner Gill mine workings. It crosses the moor (580M) before dropping into Gunnerside Gill (400M) and then up onto Melbecks Moor (550M). From here a broad track descends gradually passing the ruins of Old Gang Smelting Mills to Surrender Bridge (350M) and another smelt mill. The last test of the day is to drop into Cringley Bottom, cross the stream and then continue over the farmland to Reeth.
• The welts left by miners were created by releasing a sudden gush of dammed water that stripped the vegetation to reveal possible mineral content.
• There are a few village shops, cafes and pubs in Reeth.
• 09:00 start from Keld.
• Arrive Reeth approx 15:30
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