Rainbow to celebrate Robin Hoods Bay

Journeys end

The beach

and tossed our pebbles from the Irish Sea into the North Sea. Back to Wainrights Bar at the Bay Hotel to have a beer and catch up with all the fellow walkers.

Back to Wayfarer Inn for dinner.

Robin Hoods Bay

Finally vews of Robin Hoods Bay - but we still had a walk to go. We continued around the cliffs. We walked through the village to the sea.

Cliffs

We then walked for what seemed forever, about six kilometers around the cliffs to finally get a glimpse of Robin Hoods Bay.

East Coast

Finally at the North sea. The views were spectacular. There was an offshore breeze, birds where wheeling about and the tide was low. The sun emerged from the clouds.

High Hawser views to North Sea

We passed through High Hawkser then past the tacky caravans of Lower Hawkser to emerge at the cliffs overlooking the North Sea.

Our last style

Graystone Hills

We went in a big loop around the woods and ascended onto Graystone Hills - another moor. We were rewarded with wonderful views to the North Sea and Whitby Abbey. On the road for a short while then a further trudge across even more Moors.

Littlebeck Woods

Crossing a stream

Falling Foss

We stopped at Falling Foss a 20m waterfall and had morning tea at Falling Foss Tea Garden. It was charming and the scones and tea a treat.

Littlebeck Wood

Littlebeck

Walking towards Littlebeck

We then made our way over farmland to Littlebeck. This is a charming village nestled in a valley beside a stream. We entered Little Beck Wood and followed the stream. The track was boggy in places, but the scenery so tranquil.

Day 17 - Grosmont to Robin Hoods Bay, 24km, 8hrs

I think that today was the biggest day. There was so much anticipation. We started out with great enthusiasm in sunshine. We turned left up a hill and just kept walking up and up and up on to Sleights Moor. At the top we had views to the North Sea and Whitby Abbey

Boots and gaitors

Putting on boots and gaitors was always a challenge and usually took about 1/2 hour

Lisvane House, Grosmont

We went to The Gallery for tea and scones. Then up to Lisvane, a grand old Victorian house on the hill. Our accommodation for the night.

Later the Wilsons and I headed off to Egton in a taxi for dinner at the Wheatsheaf Inn. Great atmosphere with very friendly people and fantastic food.

In deference to the many grouse we saw on the track I had grouse breast with wild mushrooms, and juniper berries for dinner. It was delicious. Quite gamey but not too strong.

Grosmont

And the Hogwarts train again

Hogwarts train

Grosmont and the Hogwarts train

We arrived in Grosmont just as the railway crossing gates closed. We were lucky enough to see the train - the Hogwarts Express set out for Whitby.

The River Esk

Egton Bridge

We made our way to Egton Bridge. A stunning small town with a magnificent manor. We then tok the old tollroad to Grosmont, passing the former Toll House on the way. Beautiful scenery all the way.

A bench in the East Arncliffe Woods dedicated to two dogs

Private fishing

The river Esk and East Arncliffe Woods

After lunch with most of the walk behind us, we set off in fine weather. We passed through the most tranquil East Arncliffe Woods following the River Esk.

Views from moors down the valleys

We followed trails over the moors for a couple of hours with tantalizing glimpses down valleys and to the North Sea. Eventually we came down off the moors into Glaidsdale. We stopped at the Ancliffe Arms for a tasty lunch. A welcome relief for me as my left foot had been painful.

Day 16 - High Blakey Ridge to Grosmont, 24km, 7 hours

We set odd over the moors with grey skies and fine misting rain. We followed the road over Blakey Ridge and Glaidsdale High Moor. There were lots of grouse about and we managed to photograph them. They were even rather cheeky, much less shy than ones we had seen previously.

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	Longitude:	0.955039º W
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Grouse

Later in the afternoon the weather came in. The highlight was all the grouse that seemed to come out. They are so shy but I did manage to photograph one.

High Blakey Ridge

Eventually we saw High .Blakey Ridge in the distance. A huge day completed and only two to go

Views south from the moors

The path weaves it's way into the distance

And more

Lesley on one of the descents

Urra Moor

We then continued for a long time on Urra Moor. It was very pretty with the heather but rather windy and cold. We had a late lunch then began to walk on the former Rosedale Ironstone Railway track. It followed the Ferndale Moor. Although it was flat it was rather bleak. We did however have some lovely vistas down to the valley and Farndale.

More Moors

Towards Huthwaite Green

This is when we started our second of six ascents of the day. After passing farmland we went through a wood then up onto Live Moor. We then crossed Carlton Moor and had our first views of the North Sea. A descent past a cute cafe in the valley - Lord Stones Cafe set in the rocks. It was busy with walkers and people who had driven to set out to walk from there.

We then had our third ascent to Kirby Bank top. All the while we continued to follow the scarp with spectacular views over farmland to the north. Another descent, and fourth ascent to Hasty Bank. Down again then up to Clay Bank Top, the final ascent of the day.

Scarth Moor

We descended over Scarth Moor over paving stones to protect the moors. We went through another lovely forrest track, crossed paddocks and a stream to Huthwaite Green.

I was looking for .Alice

Day 15 Ingleby Cross to High Blakey Ridge, 9.5 hours, 34 km

Out biggest day on the walk.

As we had a huge day ahead of us we set out early at 7.15 after cereal and coffee. We walked through Arncliffe Wood. The sun was shining and the birds all around us. We had a zig zag walk up the hill and joined the Cleveland Way. We upstaged on this route for most of the day. We enjoyed wonderful views back to the north and east.

The Three Tuns, Osmotherley

Osmotherley

In the afternoon the Wilsons and I were driven into Osmotherley. This picturesque village is a little way off the trail and a favoured overnight stop. We had a look around then went into a cafe for tea and scones. We went for a little more of a walk then sat down to a drink at The Three Tuns. This is a lively bar also offering accommodation next door at Moon House. What a great bar and a good menu. We watched the walkers come and go and also the locals.

We then went over the road to the Golden Lion. This was also a very lively bar with lots of dining. We had a most delicious meal and all enjoyed the rack of lamb for main. Despite seining sheep everywhere, we have rarely seen lamb on the menu, and never before a rack. We then caught a taxi back to Park House

Walking up to Park House

Andy first to arrive

The Blue Bill Inn

By lunch time we were in Ingleby Arncliffe. We stopped at the Blue Bill Inn for a beer and pork sandwiches. We sat outside and watched all the local village happenings. After lunch we walked up the foothills of the Cleveland Hills to Park House B&B. We have a lovely view over the flats below.

Farm entrance

This beautiful tub was at the entrance to a farm with chickens, sheep and a most plentiful vegetable and flower garden

Donkeys

Along with the donkeys and Shetland pony, two dogs welcomed us to this farm

Shetland pony

We then followed a small local track for many kilometers. In the distance the Cleveland Hills marked our way. As the day progressed we drew closer and closer.

Lots of styles to climb over