Day 3 - Castle to Castle

Day 3 woke us in the comfortable confines of Ruthin castle, where a quick breakfast bap and a bus ride later we were on our way to our last end point. With the wonderful weather on our side we made great haste as we set off from Llandegla towards our 20 mile end goal of Craignant. 

After a start just like most others, a steady incline to the brows of the nearby hills, we were faced with a fairly flat climb, which was a blessing for the longest time, allowing our torn tattered feet to recover and not suffer much more injury.

Walking along a slabbed path through with the crisp cool air flowing through our lungs we marched on towards world's end, crossing the ford and facing the first real challenge of the day. A 6.5 mile non stop trek to Trefor, our half way point and eating place for lunch. Walking along a slim goat path along the beautiful slate mountains, sharp stone chippings under our feet delt se more damage. After a quick pitstop to heal the wounds we were off again then following down country lanes to the canal, leading us on to Trefor.



We arrived at Trefor just as soon the rain followed overhead. Resting for 45 mins and  enjoying a lunch of fish and chips, we began marching on again towards our final goal. The final 10 miles was a tremendous effort, steep inclines with even steeper declines, winding rolling hills and all along tight skinny, slanted paths. As much as yesterday was an incredible feat of fitness, in the condition we were in, the following day was certainly a challenge and it was starting to show. 

With some support from one another and a light sprinkle of refreshing rain we pulled through and faced these great obstacles, making it to Craignant.

We celebrated our momentous effort and the crossing of the 50 mile mark of our trek at our hotel in Chirk were we joined by 2 more valiant Trekkers 7 becomes 9 and the battle with our blisters is holted for another nights rest and relaxation.

Our goals are still growing, by days end we had received £5285, crossing over the 35% mark on our goal. Thank you for everything you all have contributed so far and continue to contribute to there after. 

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Location: Craignant, Gobowen, Oswestry SY10 7NP, UK

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