It was a clear night and the temperature dropped to 4degC. It was clear and starry before sunrise but clouds began to form at first light. This is my last day and with a train to catch I was underway by 7am. There was just about enough light to see as I crossed the rough ground to re-join the path above Jacob ’s ladder, which is the name for the path. I had to take extra care as there were plenty of good stones to step on but they were mostly wet and slippery.

above Jacob's ladder

Lee House buildings

There was a nice stone bridge at the bottom and then a farm track leading to Lee House and what looked like farm building. A building on the right was designated an information centre and shelter. I looked inside and saw some nice signs and pamphlets to take. I collected a couple for later and continued down the track to some buildings at Upper Booth. The official Pennine Way route leaves the road here and heads across fields to Edale. I had less than an houre before my train was due so decided to take the road way instead as I knew that way I could speed up and knew exactly where I was going.

I pressed on and seemed to be at Edale Railway station in no time. The 8:47am train arrived on time and so did my connection at Manchester Piccadilly station. I was back in Chorley by 10:20.

Journey's end. Edale railway station