Introductory Thoughts 2006 - 2008

It is a major regret of mine that my elder sister lived in Settle and Kendal between 1997 and 2004, and I never seized the opportunity to take on the walking scope that such residences offered. Especially regrettable seeing as her partner, Dr G, is an outdoors-y type and had turned her from being a somewhat sedentary character like myself. In those years, all I can recall is jaunts to Hawes and Malham which didn't involve much exercise, and trips to Scout Scar and Kendal Castle on a couple of Christmas Days.

Introductory Thoughts: 2002 - 2005

I like to walk. I seem to have become a largely solitary man, and I'm at an age where I need to get as much exercise as possible, certainly more than I'd get by sitting at home every weekend, and walking fits the bill for pastime and exercise. 2012 has seen me start on regular walking exploits, but it has taken me a whole decade to go from my first steps out for it to become a regular activity, so before we go further, a few bits of background story are needed...