This is a tough walk in bad weather! Be sure to keep checking the weather forecast right up until you start, when the rain and mist descend it becomes hard going. We did this walk end July - a very fit group of women used to running marathons, but weren't prepared for horizontal rain and very strong winds. Visibility drastically reduces with the mist and streams can quickly become very difficult to pass - some have stepping stones but others have to be waded through and can be very fast flowing. We did have a great day, especially when we got back to the roadway at the end, but wouldn't have done it if we'd know how challenging it can get in bad weather. Don't be afraid to change your plans according to the forecast. You need to be well prepared gear wise as well - a ruck sack cover is now on my essential kit list.

Myself and my son hiked across the route a few months back . Its an unspoilt area with some rugged terrain , but mostly pretty good under foot . The weather can be quite different higher up and its exposed so prepare well , its a number of hours to complete .