The Herriot Way crosses the Pennine Way at Hawes, and before re-joining it for the crossing of Great Shunner Fell the trail passes through Appersett. Beyond Appersett the Herriot Way combines with the Pennine Way and follows the long curving ridge which leads to the summit of Great Shunner Fell (716m) - the highest point on the tour. You then descend north-eastwards to Thwaite, your first hamlet in Swaledale. Beyond Thwaite you pass close to the pretty village of Muker before parting from the Pennine Way to climb over Kisdon Hill (499m) and descend to Keld. In conditions of heavy rain or poor visibility it is possible (and may be advisable if your map and compass skills are not good) to take an easier route following a narrow tarmac road over the moorlands from Appersett, via Hardraw to Thwaite, and then another relatively quiet tarmac road from Thwaite to Keld. You will need to carry a picnic today - the only places of refreshment en route after leaving Hawes are at Thwaite, where you may be able to get afternoon tea, and at Keld, where there is a small café open seasonally. There is a pub and a shop at Muker which is a short distance off the route. 