1. I didn't sign up with a group. Have come across a couple of 12 (with guide) member walking groups and while they appear to be loving it, I'll embrace my mistakes and stay solo.
2. Wrong Route Steve: this guy became legend in the Lake District while I was there by getting lost for 11 hours one day and on another day leaving Grasmere and mistakenly returning after a full day of hiking. I actually walked with him for a couple hours at one stage and sure enough he got us off route. Unconfirmed reports have him bailing in Kirby Stephen.
3. Injuries: A few walkers have missed stages (or forced to withdraw completely) due to midge bite reactions, sprained limbs, and poor morale.
4. Floods: One group lost their luggage at the Shepard Arms in Grasmere when heavy rain flooded the hotel. I had my own issues that day at Helm Crag.
Less than 60 mile to go...
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