Day 8 was to be short and very easy. We arrived at the campsite by midday after a 20ish mile stroll up the Tissington trail and had our first afternoon off.
The Tissington trail itself is not at all challenging but very scenic. In a sense it seemed a shame to waste this day as the sun was out and the wind just a gentle breeze, but then at this early stage we did not know what was awaiting us later on.
We arrived in Blackwell without any difficulties and set up camp before heading for Buxton with my parents who had come to visit us for the weekend. We were able to buy a few things in town and do some washing while my parents wandered around Buxton and by 5pm we were heading back to the campsite before leaving again at 7 for a meal in Tideswell where the old folks were staying. The second meal of the day at my Dad's expenses brought tears to both my and his eyes for completely different reasons.
Despite having a low mileage and being in a campsite with a fair bit of noise I had no trouble falling asleep. In fact for the duration of the trip I found it much easier sleeping in the tent than in Youth Hostels or houses. The downsides to camping where the insects, particularly midges later on, and Sam's drool that collected in his sleeping bag and stunk like a stagnant pond until he washed it.
Day 8 review
Mileage = 22
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