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.

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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