A coast to coast walk also has a service for carrying packs,
I think it's called the packhorse. Personally I prefer the independence
carrying your pack gives you. I also suffer from dodgy knees I think
most trail walkers do. Try strapping just below your kneecap BEFORE
you have any pain, I find this helps me alot ( apart from the decline
of Kidsty Pike
)I would also recommend the west highland way, it's
equally as enjoyable as A Coast To Coast walk.
Ian