Similar windy, cold, and wet forecast. Only two occurred.

Coach to start and the three levels of hike split off.

Very windy as we climbed 25 to 30% grades with Rocky ground. Two poles walking for me, one for Sharon. Hills are much higher in this section.

First part without handrails.

United Reform congregation church.

The Historical “Reformation” (The “Reformed” part)

The term “Reformed” refers to the church’s identity within the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Specifically, they follow the tradition of reformers like John Calvin and John Knox.

They are “reformed” from the Roman Catholic Church of that era in several key ways:

• Authority: They believe the Bible is the primary authority, rather than church tradition or the Pope.

• Leadership: They don’t have a hierarchy of Bishops or Archbishops. Instead, they are led by a “Church Meeting” of the local members and elected elders.

• Simplicity: Their worship and buildings (like the one in Keld) traditionally avoid the heavy ornamentation or “rituals” found in Catholic or High Anglican traditions

Small tea house in Keld. Had lemon cake, fruit slice and fine Yorkshire tea. Lots of local baked goods. Nice.

On national sheep counting day all the sheep need to be keept in place for about 30 minutes -they can then be counted. They use a grid system. Last year‘s count showed 30.4 million sheep in the UK and 13.4 in England. NSCD, (National Sheep Counting Day) is an important part of their farming, agriculture, and commercial business and has a long tradition tied, of course, to taxation.

Half pint of Best Bitter