Beginning Wainwright’s Coast to Coast : St. Bees to Low Cock How
“...looks to be bad weather to hike, but then again there is always going to be an excuse not to set out....” Patron at Manor Inn, St. Bees Morning in St. Bees When we woke in St Bees, a steady rain was already falling, and it showed little intention of letting up. It was not quite the first morning we had imagined fo r Wainwright’s Coast to Coast . In addition to this, despite the assurance of breakfast when we reserved our room, the owner had not returned, and no morning meal was forthcoming. There was still no hot water either, which made the prospect of a cold shower less than appealing on a morning already defined by rain. So instead, we opened our camping supplies, grateful we had purchased food the night before, and ate crumpets, peanut butter, and coffee in our room while watching the weather continue outside. Even after years of hiking, the first morning of a new trail always feels slightly awkward. The routines we know so well take time to return. Packs need to b...