I arrived here yesterday soaked to the skin. At least I followed a relatively flat route along the South Tyne Trail, which meant that I had finished my day's walk by 1600.
They have a small drying room with a tumble-dryer. Hurrah! I was able to dry most of my clothes...except the woollen hoes and soldiers coat.
I also ate some of the jerked meat supplied by Martin Cowley (www.martinsjerkedmeat.com), Fentimans Curiosity Cola, Pioneer and Suzies Peach. Whereas the meats were tasty, the peach was refreshing and together they made a delicious combination. Tomorrow I'll try the Venison and Port alongside Suzies Fruity Bits (a combination of Peaches and apples).
The Alston House was very comfortable even though I was at the top of the house and head room was challenging... especially wearing my Morion Helmet...when I first arrived. The restaurant was first class: I wasn't given a small roll to start with but half a loaf of fresh crusty bread, followed by stilton and broccoli soup and I finished with duck. Mmmm fooood.
Alston House
Townfoot, Aston, Cumbria, CA9 3RN
Tel. 01434 382200 www.alstonhouse.co.uk
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The aim of this blog is share news and updates on the charity work being carried out by Malcolm Cray. He is currently walking from John O'Groats to Lands End wearing 17th century pikeman attire, for the benefit of 'Help For Heroes'. The walk started on 17-MAY and is due to finish late JULY-09.
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