19 miles
Having read the history of Beggar’s Bridge a detour to have a look at it was needed before continuing on through Arncliffe Woods to Egton Bridge. Marie was very pleased that our path took us through Grosmont, one of the stations on the Yorkshire Moors Railway. However, this was followed by a long, hot climb onto Sleight’s Moor and Little Beck where we had a well-deserved morning break. The varying terrain of Little Becks Woods was a welcome change to the open moors, and a chance to visit The Hermitage and Falling Foss waterfall. However it was not long before we emerged back onto moorland on our way to High Hawsker and a welcome break at The Hare and Hounds. Suitably refreshed our spirits were high as we embarked on the last leg of our journey, to the cliffs above the North Sea and on to Robin Hood’s Bay for the final boot dipping ceremony. We had treated ourselves to an upmarket B & B for our last evening, and the accommodation did not disappoint. The Wayfarer’s proved to be the ideal setting for our celebration dinner – and a few drinks!!
Beggar's Bridge
Egton Manor
Do we have the right money?
Grosmont Station
The Hermitage
Falling Foss
The North Sea at last!
And finally Robin Hood's Bay
Marie prepares for the 'boot dipping' ceremony . . .
but we have further to walk as the tide is out!
Time for a celebratory drink . . .
followed in the evening by a celebratory dinner