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‘We loved the first day,’ says Konrad. ‘The Cheviots were the wildest section, with the most fell running. On the second day Hadrian’s Wall was really special – running alongside it towards an amazing sunset. Everything was orange and pink. There was a lovely autumn light. It was spectacular.’

Spectacular autumn sunset at Hadrian’s wall on day two (Photo credit: Jasmin Paris and Konrad Rawlik collection)

On Cross Fell, the highest point of the route, they were chased along a ridge by wind, rain and hail before dropping to Dufton. This was followed by a perfect day above the rift of High Cup Nick and passing High Force.

High Force in Teesdale on day four, one of many sights along the way (Photo credit: Jasmin Paris and Konrad Rawlik collection)

‘Each day had its own special moment,’ says Konrad, ‘like getting to the Tan Hill Inn, having a hot chocolate and then running in the dark down to Keld. The sky was clear and all the stars were out. It was beautiful.’

Knowing few people would be walking the route at that time of year, they had decided against pre-booking accommodation. ‘Planning a 270-odd-mile run in Britain during November is no easy task,’ Konrad jokes, ‘so I decided to largely avoid any planning!’