Sandsend to Runswick Bay then back to Whitby
Route Followed Cleveland way there and back.
Distance. Distance 12.6 miles
Difficulty Moderate but slippery underfoot in places
Weather Bright and cool
Company Andy (Danger Mouse)
Andy was doing a sponsored walk from his home in Skinningrove to the Turnbull Ground where Whitby were due to play Matlock Town later in the day. He was raising money for a little girl, the daughter of one of the Whitby Town supporters, who is in desperate need of a piece of equipment not available on the national health. My part was simply to walk part way to meet him with some food & drink and also to give him some company over the final stages. I haven't seen the final figures yet but but I think that partly due to Andy's efforts, £1,400.00 has been raised so far, much of this from the supporters of the football club.
Andy started from his home at about 8 am and began to walk South towards Whitby while I took the bus to Sandsend a little later and from there, walked North and we met on the beach at Runswick Bay. As I was walking the first mile the sun was rising and the colours were absolutely fantastic I tried to Photograph them but I think I have failed to do them justice.
It turned out to be yet another enjoyable walk during which we made friends with a small dog which pinched half of Andy's lunch and to cap the day off we saw a good game of football which Whitby won by one goal to nil and climbed to 5th place in the league.
Route Followed Cleveland way there and back.
Distance. Distance 12.6 miles
Difficulty Moderate but slippery underfoot in places
Weather Bright and cool
Company Andy (Danger Mouse)
Andy was doing a sponsored walk from his home in Skinningrove to the Turnbull Ground where Whitby were due to play Matlock Town later in the day. He was raising money for a little girl, the daughter of one of the Whitby Town supporters, who is in desperate need of a piece of equipment not available on the national health. My part was simply to walk part way to meet him with some food & drink and also to give him some company over the final stages. I haven't seen the final figures yet but but I think that partly due to Andy's efforts, £1,400.00 has been raised so far, much of this from the supporters of the football club.
Andy started from his home at about 8 am and began to walk South towards Whitby while I took the bus to Sandsend a little later and from there, walked North and we met on the beach at Runswick Bay. As I was walking the first mile the sun was rising and the colours were absolutely fantastic I tried to Photograph them but I think I have failed to do them justice.
It turned out to be yet another enjoyable walk during which we made friends with a small dog which pinched half of Andy's lunch and to cap the day off we saw a good game of football which Whitby won by one goal to nil and climbed to 5th place in the league.
Sandsend 14th December
Mals photos of the recent storm damage at Sandsend
Mals photos of the recent storm damage at Sandsend
South Gare & Coatham Beach 10th December
Route We simply parked the cars and walked along the beach to Redcar and back.
Distance 7.7 Miles.
Difficulty Dead easy.
Weather Good
Company Mal, Richard, Mike, and
This was one of the first walks that I did after I retired in August 2010, the only difference being that I walked in the opposite direction. I enjoyed it on that occasion and I enjoyed it just as much today. As I mention above we merely strolled along Coatham Sands to Redcar where we partook of coffee and cakes before climbing to the top of 'The Vertical Pier to see the view, before continuing back the way we had come. I would have liked to see a big ship arriving or leaving the Tees but unfortunately we were a little unlucky, all we saw was an inward bound container ship, and the dredgers Heortnesse and Cleveland County. When we arrived back at the cars we had a picnic lunch, not bad for mid December.
Route We simply parked the cars and walked along the beach to Redcar and back.
Distance 7.7 Miles.
Difficulty Dead easy.
Weather Good
Company Mal, Richard, Mike, and
This was one of the first walks that I did after I retired in August 2010, the only difference being that I walked in the opposite direction. I enjoyed it on that occasion and I enjoyed it just as much today. As I mention above we merely strolled along Coatham Sands to Redcar where we partook of coffee and cakes before climbing to the top of 'The Vertical Pier to see the view, before continuing back the way we had come. I would have liked to see a big ship arriving or leaving the Tees but unfortunately we were a little unlucky, all we saw was an inward bound container ship, and the dredgers Heortnesse and Cleveland County. When we arrived back at the cars we had a picnic lunch, not bad for mid December.
Sandsend 6th December
Route Followed beach there and back
Distance 5.5 miles
Difficulty Easy except that we had to keep climbing out of reach of the waves
Weather Overcast & cool
Company John
Route Followed beach there and back
Distance 5.5 miles
Difficulty Easy except that we had to keep climbing out of reach of the waves
Weather Overcast & cool
Company John
Easby Moor & Roseberry Topping 26th November
Route Gribdale Gate, Capt Cooks Monument, Gt Ayton, Airyholme Farm, Roseberry Topping, Gribdale Gate.
Distance 6.7 miles
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Weather Fine but a little cool
Company Mal & Tess, Mike Lindsey, Richard.
Route Gribdale Gate, Capt Cooks Monument, Gt Ayton, Airyholme Farm, Roseberry Topping, Gribdale Gate.
Distance 6.7 miles
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Weather Fine but a little cool
Company Mal & Tess, Mike Lindsey, Richard.
Ben Arthur . (The Cobbler) 19th November.
Route Arrochar, Succoth, then footpaths as marked on O/S
Distance 10 Miles
Difficulty Moderate
Weather Cold, but bright & sunny
Company Solo
After running the gauntlet of smokers enjoying their first fag of the day I made my way into the garden of the Claymore Hotel, at Arrochar to find that the weather was fine, sunny and ideal for walking. I went back inside for a most unhealthy breakfast, put on my boots and collected a packed lunch and set off to climb the Cobbler. It was cold but not unpleasantly so with the sun just reaching the mountain tops which were wearing a cap of white snow. At I walked along the shore of Loch Long I realised that a stick might be useful and after a little foraging I soon had my companion for the day and as it turned out it proved quite useful. When I reached the start of the path I was pleasantly surprised to find that the gradient was not as steep as I had expected for the first part of the walk, in fact it was quite gentle with a good level surface.
At a junction with a forest road I found a way-mark which indicated that I go left and shortly afterwards, another which indicated right. I was now on a more challenging path but in no way was it difficult as it continued to zig zag up the steep slope. Through breaks in the trees I began to catch glimpses of Loch Long and across to Ben Lomond. Gradually the tree line was reached and more open vistas came into view. It was around here that I began to hear voices ahead and suddenly, coming towards me was was a group of about 25 soldiers, all carrying full pack, and all carrying weapons. As they passed, every one of them wished me Good Morning. I asked where they were from and was told that they were from Holland. After the first group another two groups passed in quick succession plus a few others who were in smaller groups. All told, there were about 100 men, and I thought I had the mountain to myself.
By this time I was well into more open terrain and very soon the summit came into view. The photos I took do not do it justice, It looked magnificent in the morning light with the bright sunshine. There was a light sprinkling of snow and in places it covered frozen puddles which almost caught me unawares a couple of times and in addition where the path crossed over streams, the stones were glazed with ice. Eventually, the path I was following petered out-and I had to make my way over open moorland until I neared the top. Unfortunately, at this point, most of the rocks were icy and as I was unaccompanied I reluctantly decided not to go the last few meters to the top so after a bite of lunch I began to retrace my steps. It was a fantastic few hours, totaly different from what I was used toand except for half the Dutch Army, I did not see a soul all day.
Route Arrochar, Succoth, then footpaths as marked on O/S
Distance 10 Miles
Difficulty Moderate
Weather Cold, but bright & sunny
Company Solo
After running the gauntlet of smokers enjoying their first fag of the day I made my way into the garden of the Claymore Hotel, at Arrochar to find that the weather was fine, sunny and ideal for walking. I went back inside for a most unhealthy breakfast, put on my boots and collected a packed lunch and set off to climb the Cobbler. It was cold but not unpleasantly so with the sun just reaching the mountain tops which were wearing a cap of white snow. At I walked along the shore of Loch Long I realised that a stick might be useful and after a little foraging I soon had my companion for the day and as it turned out it proved quite useful. When I reached the start of the path I was pleasantly surprised to find that the gradient was not as steep as I had expected for the first part of the walk, in fact it was quite gentle with a good level surface.
At a junction with a forest road I found a way-mark which indicated that I go left and shortly afterwards, another which indicated right. I was now on a more challenging path but in no way was it difficult as it continued to zig zag up the steep slope. Through breaks in the trees I began to catch glimpses of Loch Long and across to Ben Lomond. Gradually the tree line was reached and more open vistas came into view. It was around here that I began to hear voices ahead and suddenly, coming towards me was was a group of about 25 soldiers, all carrying full pack, and all carrying weapons. As they passed, every one of them wished me Good Morning. I asked where they were from and was told that they were from Holland. After the first group another two groups passed in quick succession plus a few others who were in smaller groups. All told, there were about 100 men, and I thought I had the mountain to myself.
By this time I was well into more open terrain and very soon the summit came into view. The photos I took do not do it justice, It looked magnificent in the morning light with the bright sunshine. There was a light sprinkling of snow and in places it covered frozen puddles which almost caught me unawares a couple of times and in addition where the path crossed over streams, the stones were glazed with ice. Eventually, the path I was following petered out-and I had to make my way over open moorland until I neared the top. Unfortunately, at this point, most of the rocks were icy and as I was unaccompanied I reluctantly decided not to go the last few meters to the top so after a bite of lunch I began to retrace my steps. It was a fantastic few hours, totaly different from what I was used toand except for half the Dutch Army, I did not see a soul all day.
Glaisdale Rigg 16th November
Route Glaisdale- York House Farm-Bridleway to Glaisdale Rigg-Glaisdale
Distance 4.6 Miles
Difficulty Easy but with one long(ish) climb
Weather Bright
Company John
Although this was quite a short walk we found it to be very pleasant to be out and about for a couple of hours.
Distance 4.6 Miles
Difficulty Easy but with one long(ish) climb
Weather Bright
Company John
Although this was quite a short walk we found it to be very pleasant to be out and about for a couple of hours.
May Becks 9th November
Route Midge Hall-John Bonds Sheep House-Cock lake Side-John Cross-Midge Hall.
Distance 4.5 miles
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Weather Cool & overcast at first but brighter later.
Company John
I did not expect to be able to go anywhere today so this walk was something of a bonus. There was a wintry feel in the air but it was pleasant enough and the autumn colours, although a little past their best helped to make this mornings walk well worth the effort
Distance 4.5 miles
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Weather Cool & overcast at first but brighter later.
Company John
I did not expect to be able to go anywhere today so this walk was something of a bonus. There was a wintry feel in the air but it was pleasant enough and the autumn colours, although a little past their best helped to make this mornings walk well worth the effort
Deepgrove Farm 25th October.
Ruswarp, Golden Grove, Cock Mill.
Route Bog Hall, Ruswarp, Shawn Riggs, Golden Grove, Cock Mill Woods, return via Cinder Track.
Distance 6.5 Miles
Difficulty A pleasant stroll.
Weather Mild but overcast
Company Mal, Lindsey, Richard.
The party met at Malls house and after examining a painting that he had recently acquired we set off For Bog Hall where we joined the permissive footpath along the side of the railway line as far as Ruswarp. We then crossed the river before making our way by road to Golden Grove then on to Cock Mill Wood and on to Stainsacre before making our way back to Whitby.
Route Bog Hall, Ruswarp, Shawn Riggs, Golden Grove, Cock Mill Woods, return via Cinder Track.
Distance 6.5 Miles
Difficulty A pleasant stroll.
Weather Mild but overcast
Company Mal, Lindsey, Richard.
The party met at Malls house and after examining a painting that he had recently acquired we set off For Bog Hall where we joined the permissive footpath along the side of the railway line as far as Ruswarp. We then crossed the river before making our way by road to Golden Grove then on to Cock Mill Wood and on to Stainsacre before making our way back to Whitby.
Skelder, Aislaby & Ruswarp 30th September 2013
Route Dunsley, Skelder, Aislaby, Ruswarp.
Distance 9.4 miles
Difficulty Fairly easy
Weather Overcast
Company Solo
This walk was intended to be the start of a training program to ready me for walking the Coast 2 Coast in about two years time. I know that it is a long way off but I feel that I have a lot to do and I don't want to give myself any problems with my old back injury. A little and often should help strengthen my weak areas before I start doing some longer walks again.
Route Dunsley, Skelder, Aislaby, Ruswarp.
Distance 9.4 miles
Difficulty Fairly easy
Weather Overcast
Company Solo
This walk was intended to be the start of a training program to ready me for walking the Coast 2 Coast in about two years time. I know that it is a long way off but I feel that I have a lot to do and I don't want to give myself any problems with my old back injury. A little and often should help strengthen my weak areas before I start doing some longer walks again.
Hawsker & Cleveland Way,9 mile circular 4 September 2013
Route Old railway, Hawsker, Gnipe Howe Farm, Cleveland way, Whitby.
Distance 9 miles
Difficulty Fairly easy
Weather, Warm & Sunny
Company Dinty
Another walk which I have done on a number of occasions. I took most of these photos when I walked this route last week. On that occasion the weather could have been a lot better, although i didn't rain, the weather was overcast for much of the day and at times there was a threat of rain. Today though we could not have asked for better weather, it was warm and sunny but not too hot for comfort. As always, there were a few other people making use of the cinder track but I couldn't help but notice that the crowds have certainly thinned out now that the season is more or less over.
We stayed on the old railway until shortly after crossing the main Whitby to Scarborough Rd, we took the steps on the left at the first bridge and turned left along the unmetaled road to Gnipe Howe Farm. Today this farm looks very untidy but it is a working farm. It is mentioned in the Domesday book as being worth £112 to the Lord (Earl Siward) and was poputated by about 50 people. The modern barns on the site are built over the remains of a bronze age burial mound which was excavated in the 1970s and found to have been robbed at some stage. Jet has also been mined on the site. From Gnipe Howe we took the footpath to the cliff top where we stopped for lunch at a spot overlooking the sea. As it turned out it was a good decision to stop where we did because once we resumed our walk we were inundated with swarms of little black flies almost all the time we were on the cliff top, every one we met commented on them and I have to admit they certainly made us feel uncomfortable. When we reached Whitby it was a bit of a shock to find the swarms of flies were replaced by swarms of people, and I am not sure which was worst. I finished my walk at the Garage where I had taken my car for an MOT earlier in the day, I am happy to say that it passed with flying colours so that was o good end to a good day out.
Route Old railway, Hawsker, Gnipe Howe Farm, Cleveland way, Whitby.
Distance 9 miles
Difficulty Fairly easy
Weather, Warm & Sunny
Company Dinty
Another walk which I have done on a number of occasions. I took most of these photos when I walked this route last week. On that occasion the weather could have been a lot better, although i didn't rain, the weather was overcast for much of the day and at times there was a threat of rain. Today though we could not have asked for better weather, it was warm and sunny but not too hot for comfort. As always, there were a few other people making use of the cinder track but I couldn't help but notice that the crowds have certainly thinned out now that the season is more or less over.
We stayed on the old railway until shortly after crossing the main Whitby to Scarborough Rd, we took the steps on the left at the first bridge and turned left along the unmetaled road to Gnipe Howe Farm. Today this farm looks very untidy but it is a working farm. It is mentioned in the Domesday book as being worth £112 to the Lord (Earl Siward) and was poputated by about 50 people. The modern barns on the site are built over the remains of a bronze age burial mound which was excavated in the 1970s and found to have been robbed at some stage. Jet has also been mined on the site. From Gnipe Howe we took the footpath to the cliff top where we stopped for lunch at a spot overlooking the sea. As it turned out it was a good decision to stop where we did because once we resumed our walk we were inundated with swarms of little black flies almost all the time we were on the cliff top, every one we met commented on them and I have to admit they certainly made us feel uncomfortable. When we reached Whitby it was a bit of a shock to find the swarms of flies were replaced by swarms of people, and I am not sure which was worst. I finished my walk at the Garage where I had taken my car for an MOT earlier in the day, I am happy to say that it passed with flying colours so that was o good end to a good day out.
Whitby to Deepdale Wyke & return. 13 August 2013
Route Field paths to Sandsend via Raithwaite. Old railway to the tunnel then steep path to the beach. return via sme route to Sandsend & then followed beach back to Whitby.
Distance 8.5 miles
Difficulty Easy
Weather Good
Company, John
A little while ago I made a rather rash promise to myself, to walk the C2C in my 70th year, (2015) at the moment I doubt if I would last more than a couple of days so I need to begin a training programme of some kind and what better way than just doing more of what I enjoy. Today's walk is a start of that programme. at the moment I am only walking regularly about 2 miles per day but there was a time that I regularly walked 20 or so miles without too much effort and would like to get myself somewhere near that level again.
Back to today's walk!!!! John and I made our way to White Bridge on Upgang Lane, Whitby, before following the main road to the golf course where we crossed over and took the path down to an old packhorse bridge which is alongside the main road, but because of the overhanging trees is completely invisible. At this point the path is now overgrown with nettles and brambles, this is probably due partly to the poor way-marking from a nearby caravan site. after a few stings and such we crossed over the caravan site to the fields beyond. After crossing Cliff Lane the path follows a boundary fence for some way before crossing diagonally to a stile by two cottages and then on towards what is now the Raithwaite Hotel. We then followed on around the grounds and crossed the dam where we then took the way-marked path to Sandsend via Raven Hill farm. At Sandsend we had a coffee before heading off towards the old railway which we then followed to the tunnel. Once there we took the steep path down into a small bay known as Deepdale Wyke.
It should be noted that this bay should only be visited when the tide is out because if anyone was silly enough to get themselves cut off, it is extremely unlikely that they would be seen from above and once away from the footpath down, there are very few places where you can get above the water level. Having said all that Deepdale Wyke is well worth a visit if you have any interest in fossils etc. it id also possible to find jet there too. after poking around fore an hour or so during which time, John found an Ammonite, we climbed back up the cliff and made our way back to Whitby Via Sandsend and the beach.
Distance 8.5 miles
Difficulty Easy
Weather Good
Company, John
A little while ago I made a rather rash promise to myself, to walk the C2C in my 70th year, (2015) at the moment I doubt if I would last more than a couple of days so I need to begin a training programme of some kind and what better way than just doing more of what I enjoy. Today's walk is a start of that programme. at the moment I am only walking regularly about 2 miles per day but there was a time that I regularly walked 20 or so miles without too much effort and would like to get myself somewhere near that level again.
Back to today's walk!!!! John and I made our way to White Bridge on Upgang Lane, Whitby, before following the main road to the golf course where we crossed over and took the path down to an old packhorse bridge which is alongside the main road, but because of the overhanging trees is completely invisible. At this point the path is now overgrown with nettles and brambles, this is probably due partly to the poor way-marking from a nearby caravan site. after a few stings and such we crossed over the caravan site to the fields beyond. After crossing Cliff Lane the path follows a boundary fence for some way before crossing diagonally to a stile by two cottages and then on towards what is now the Raithwaite Hotel. We then followed on around the grounds and crossed the dam where we then took the way-marked path to Sandsend via Raven Hill farm. At Sandsend we had a coffee before heading off towards the old railway which we then followed to the tunnel. Once there we took the steep path down into a small bay known as Deepdale Wyke.
It should be noted that this bay should only be visited when the tide is out because if anyone was silly enough to get themselves cut off, it is extremely unlikely that they would be seen from above and once away from the footpath down, there are very few places where you can get above the water level. Having said all that Deepdale Wyke is well worth a visit if you have any interest in fossils etc. it id also possible to find jet there too. after poking around fore an hour or so during which time, John found an Ammonite, we climbed back up the cliff and made our way back to Whitby Via Sandsend and the beach.
Runswick Bay to Whitby.
Route Cliff path & beach Runswick to Whitby
Date 26 June 2013
Distance 8.2 Miles
Grade, Easy to Moderate
Weather Some heavy cloud but mainly sunny intervals.
This walk was an outing to test myself after the accident earlier this year and I am happy to say that I suffered no ill effects other than being a little stiff the following day. It was a pleasant walk although at one stage I thought that I was in for a soaking but fortunately, the rain held off and the weather got brighter again. I have walked the route many times yet I always enjoy myself when out this way.
Date 26 June 2013
Distance 8.2 Miles
Grade, Easy to Moderate
Weather Some heavy cloud but mainly sunny intervals.
This walk was an outing to test myself after the accident earlier this year and I am happy to say that I suffered no ill effects other than being a little stiff the following day. It was a pleasant walk although at one stage I thought that I was in for a soaking but fortunately, the rain held off and the weather got brighter again. I have walked the route many times yet I always enjoy myself when out this way.
Saltwick Bay & Whitby High Light
Date 7 June 2013
Route New Bridge, New Gardens, Saltwick Bay, Whitby High Light.
Distance 5.6 miles
Grade Easy
Weather Warm & sunny
This was a two hour walk along the cliff path to Whitby High Light returning via Ling Hill Farm, I was with Malcolm & his friend Lindsey.
Route New Bridge, New Gardens, Saltwick Bay, Whitby High Light.
Distance 5.6 miles
Grade Easy
Weather Warm & sunny
This was a two hour walk along the cliff path to Whitby High Light returning via Ling Hill Farm, I was with Malcolm & his friend Lindsey.
Ruswarp Circular
Date 13 July 2013
Distance 4.5 Miles
Grade Easy
Weather Bright and breezy but cool enough for a jacket.
Instead of taking the bike out,today I decided to go for a walk around Ruswarp. This also gave me the opportunity to play with the camera for a while.
My Route was simply across the fields to Ruswarp, follow the railway to Whitby and home via the West Cliff.
Godalming Woodland & Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Date 19th February
Distance 4.2 Miles
Grade Easy
Today's short walk was really two even shorter walks. I was staying at Godalming for a couple of days visiting family and a day out was organised visiting The Historic Dockyard at Portsmouth. First though, because I am an early riser I went for a stroll through woodland near the hotel. It was a cold crisp morning with a hint of mist. If it hadn't been for the incessant roar of traffic from a nearby road it would also have been very peaceful. Even so, I was treated to the local 'dawn chorus' and caught glimpses of a watery sunrise sunrise through the trees before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast we met the rest of the family and split into two cars for the 30 mile drive to Portsmouth where once the cars were parked we had a stroll along to the dockyard. It is many years since I was at Pompey (Portsmouth) and it seemed totaly different to what I remembere. A tall structure dominated the skyline over what was Gun Wharf, I have to admit It looked very elegant to me but I suppose there are those who would call it an eyesore.
Once at the dockyard we were disappointed to discover that the Victory and Mary Rose exhibitions were not open to the public due to ongoing work but since I have a love for the sea and ships I was quite content to simply wander around with my camera taking a few photos.
Distance 4.2 Miles
Grade Easy
Today's short walk was really two even shorter walks. I was staying at Godalming for a couple of days visiting family and a day out was organised visiting The Historic Dockyard at Portsmouth. First though, because I am an early riser I went for a stroll through woodland near the hotel. It was a cold crisp morning with a hint of mist. If it hadn't been for the incessant roar of traffic from a nearby road it would also have been very peaceful. Even so, I was treated to the local 'dawn chorus' and caught glimpses of a watery sunrise sunrise through the trees before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast we met the rest of the family and split into two cars for the 30 mile drive to Portsmouth where once the cars were parked we had a stroll along to the dockyard. It is many years since I was at Pompey (Portsmouth) and it seemed totaly different to what I remembere. A tall structure dominated the skyline over what was Gun Wharf, I have to admit It looked very elegant to me but I suppose there are those who would call it an eyesore.
Once at the dockyard we were disappointed to discover that the Victory and Mary Rose exhibitions were not open to the public due to ongoing work but since I have a love for the sea and ships I was quite content to simply wander around with my camera taking a few photos.
A winter stroll in Whitby
Distance 3.7 miles
Grade Easy
This is the first walk that I have taken for some time due to the fact most of my outings these days are on the bike, but today most of the lanes in the area are either full of snow or covered in Ice so it was on with my wellies for a stroll around Whitby. I took a camera with me, the results were quite disappointing due to the poor light but thanks to the wonders of Piccasa I have managed to produce some images which are almost acceptable.
Distance 3.7 miles
Grade Easy
This is the first walk that I have taken for some time due to the fact most of my outings these days are on the bike, but today most of the lanes in the area are either full of snow or covered in Ice so it was on with my wellies for a stroll around Whitby. I took a camera with me, the results were quite disappointing due to the poor light but thanks to the wonders of Piccasa I have managed to produce some images which are almost acceptable.
Whitby Raven Hill & return 10th Feb
Distance 5.5 miles
Grade Easy
Today's walk was once a favourite of mine because it is probably about the closest route to my home which doesn't involve a trek through the town, The route I took was from the Edge of town along the Sandsend Road , then by way of a footpath to Sandifield Farm caravan park, on to High Straggleton Farm. From there I could see that at least one of the fields that I had to cross was nothing more than a sea of mud so I detoured along a private road to Moss Brow and then over to Raithwaite Hall Hotel as it is now known. I then took the footpath through the woods towards Raven Hill and down to Sandsend before following the beach back to Whitby. The weather was overcast with a cold breeze but in spite of that it was a pleasant walk
Grade Easy
Today's walk was once a favourite of mine because it is probably about the closest route to my home which doesn't involve a trek through the town, The route I took was from the Edge of town along the Sandsend Road , then by way of a footpath to Sandifield Farm caravan park, on to High Straggleton Farm. From there I could see that at least one of the fields that I had to cross was nothing more than a sea of mud so I detoured along a private road to Moss Brow and then over to Raithwaite Hall Hotel as it is now known. I then took the footpath through the woods towards Raven Hill and down to Sandsend before following the beach back to Whitby. The weather was overcast with a cold breeze but in spite of that it was a pleasant walk