From Hartland to HEARTLAND is just 30 miles.

Day 21 – 10th June 2010
After a great free B&B at our home in Barnstaple John drove us back to Hartland Quay for me to continue the run on more familiar territory. Within the first hour John’s red and white umbrella was visible just above Hartland Point Lighthouse always a welcome sight! (The umbrella, not the lighthouse!) A long lonely stretch followed until I met Team Crumbly again for lunch just above Clovelly. Was prepared for another lonesome run until Westward Ho! So was surprised to find the team again at Bucks Cross for a drink top-up. The best part of another difficult 30 mile day was getting wonderful support from members of Bideford AAC as well as many friends from Barnstaple. Firstly Mike Gilmore met me about 2 miles before Westward Ho and ran with me to the finish at Bideford Clubhouse – don’t think I could have kept going without his help – especially going around the cold and windy Northam Burrows! Then just after Appledore a large contingent of Bideford runners also joined me to the finish – Many thanks to Doug for organising this. The final accolade came from many friends from Roundswell Church who came to see me finish the day’s run! (I am also well aware that they have all been continuously supporting us ‘in more ways than one’ since I left home on 21st May.) Back home tonight following a much needed shower and drink at the Club bar! What more could a tired old chap ask for? Planning to restart run from Bideford AAC at around 09:00 tomorrow, heading for Woolacombe via Barnstaple, Braunton and Croyde. Approx 552 miles completed leaving 78 to do in the next 3 days. Hmm.