From all accounts I've read this stage is just a rather mudane walk, a comfort walk to get you ready for the final stage/stages over the Cheviot Hills. In fact I enjoyed most of the days walk, the usual uphill start to get from Bellingham to reach the high ground, then pleasant undulating hills and moorland. There isn't a great deal of excitng things to see, can't think of any really, just pleasant walking. This changes soon after the halfway mark, and the same as yesterday you encounter forest plantations. Not as muddy as the previous day thankfully, the drawback today is when you reach the forestry track that takes you down near Byreness. A very monotonous track stretching for about 3 miles, hardly any grass verges you could use for softer walking, but at least it was fairly smooth, unlike some of the horrendous tracks I've had to endure. As you reach the end of this track, its then a pleasant riverside walk up to Byreness, reaching the b&b for two nights, Forest View. This place is a godsend for PW walkers as its about the only accommodation for miles, run by the always busy Colin and Joyce.
A few random photos of the days walk
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