A stunning wood land finale Little Beck Woods Falling Foss Tea Garden , my ginger cake second on the left The cliff top walk to Robin Hoods Bay An amazing moment for us Kissing the pebble from St Bees before adding it to the North Sea Speechless Officially THE END !!! My gorgeous parents and my first pint at Wainwrights Bar
I woke up with a strange feeling , that after 2 and a half weeks this would be last day of pulling on my boots , my pants ( that could of walked in by themselves, all scent of Hilary’s laundering long gone) and my trusty faded cap. I felt both thrilled and nostalgic at the same time . The final day of this 16 day dream come true. I headed off early knowing it was 18 miles and that I wanted to get into Robin Hoods Bay early enough to catch Simon and Mum, Dad and…
I am lost for words tonight. I think you all must know why … as I walked down to dip my boots in the sea after the final walk to reach The North Sea I hear my name being called from Wainwrights Bar just above. “Sal…., Sal.!!” I look up and think how much the man leaning on the railings looks like my Dad. So I stare up , then the gorgeous beaming face of my Mum appears next to him. It takes me a minute to actually believe it is them stood there for me and not just…
Leaving the Lion Inn xx The Fat Betty buffet… Note the 2 scotch eggs!! My jelly beans at Fat Betty Great Fryup Dale No choice! Straight in for a cuppa ! The very romantic Beggars Bridge The stepping stones taking you into Egton Bridge … The River Esk Broom House, Egton Bridge . Lovely Look at this lovely situation !
I was delighted this morning to find a clean pair of socks down the side of my bag , freshly laundered and still smelling of Hilary’s washing powder. Sweet joy of joys!! This was going to be a good day! It was an 11 mile walk today to what was described as one of the prettiest villages on the route, Egton Bridge. This would be a good distance and it would act as a buffer between yesterday and tomorrows finale of 18 miles to Robin Hoods Bay.
Into the misty woods she goes … Just pleased to find the sign ! Beautiful walking The mist starts to clear .. Wow! Urra Moor Glorious ! The Wainstones The long walk to Blakey Ridge … Not much chance of getting lost! The Lion Inn – Blakey Ridge A fitting end to the day
I made it !! 22 miles, my longest day and 9 hours of walking later I am happily entrenched at the Lion Inn. What a day! This start to the final third of the walk, over The North York Moors was extraordinary. It took me climbing up again and it was stunning. I might nod off during this , my body is tired out but here goes.
Leaving Richmond, crossing The Swale , the magnificent Richmond Castle The Vale of Mowbray Cherry Tree Cottage – we don’t even have to change the name! Lucy’s packed lunch … Best chutney yet! mile after mile …. Aaahhhhh…….. Leaving The White Swan at Danby Wiske See, I told you they glare!! This is where I’ve been .. Looking back from Arncliffe Wood I’ve got us 2 tickets Simon… Row B! The magnificent ruins of Mt Grace Priory An Osmotherley local photo bombed my ice cream picture!! My place to stay in Osmotherley
( Read day 12 first, so this makes sense . Sorry , no Wi-Fi at Danby Wiske) xxxxx I was really looking forward to a few things on the 11 mile walk today . Firstly, my destination. Osmotherley was described in my guide book as a village not to be missed , and the land lady, Gill, at Danby Wiske wholeheartedly agreed. She told me of the excellent icecream shop – local icecream all flavours laid out before you! Although after speaking to my very wise daughter this morning who said ” ….but Mum , it might be closed”…
This next stage of the walk, crossing The Vale of Mowbray, on route from the Pennines to the North York Moors seems to divide the opionions of walkers more than any other section so far. Because it is mainly flat , farmland and unavoidably involves a lot of road walking it can seem endless at some points . A lot of walkers for this reason want to get it over and done with and so cover it all in a massive 23 mile day. But then the next days walk is 22 miles , ! Back to back…