From Rowland's Gill I walked along a cycle track which used to be a coal mine railway and followed it all the way to Consett. I met Malcome Walker on the way and we had a good chat. I think that he may consider doing Jogle one day. In Consett I met two elderly ladies who suggested that the library would be the best place to get information about accommodation in Wolsingham. The service was excellent, better than any information centre I've been to in Britain and thanks to them I found accommodation at the Black Bull pub.
I had lunch in Consett and carried on folowing the disused mine railway track now called 'the Waskerley Way'. About 3 kilometres before Waskerley I took a left turn to Oxen Law and then to Salter's gate. From Salter's Gate I had a very pleasant walk across Wolsingham Park Moor.
On entering Wolsingham I asked some one (Jim Robson) who was cutting logs in his garden about the Black Bull Pub and he said that he was about to go down there and would give me a lift. I said that I had to walk so he said he would meet me in the pub and I buy me a drink. I met Jim there along with a friend of his, Jackie Brougham (now living in Darwin, Australia but visiting family here) and we had a good evening. They offered me a drink but I asked for a donation instead. They gave me a generous 10 pounds, which was great. Many thanks.
At the pub I was interviewed by a reporter from the local paper and she took my photograph! Not sure if anything will be published, though.
The Black Bull Pub had no qualms about giving me breakfast at 7.30 am tomorrow. I've been in some places where 8.30 am is the earliest time for breakfast.
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