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Thanks very much, that is very useful and I'll write your comments on my map extracts. I also intend to use the Post Office's "Poste restante" system so I can post some things backwards and forwards. When I walked the Pennine Way walk in 2005 I took 8 OS maps which weighed over a kilo. That was my first long distance walk and I have learned to reduce weight since then, even if it only taking off the covers!
It was good to hear about your views on the ODP and the recommended accommodations, I have put these on my accommodation list. In view of the length of the walk I don't intend to book accommodation ahead but will be taking a tent so that I am free to stop whenever and wherever I want. However as I will be walking for about 10 weeks even taking lists of possible accommodation or campsites all adds to the weight.
Again thanks for taking time to respond to my post.
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Pennine Way 2005&2014;C2C 2006;SWCP 2007;WHW 2008;GGW 2008; Dales Way 2011;Clev.W 2012;Yorkshire W.W. 2012;Offa's Dyke 2013;Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path 2014;Pembrokeshire Coast Path 2015;LEJoG 2018;Camino 2019;2020 NOTHING!2021 Hopefully.