jan 2015: 11 Sept - Blakey Ridge to Glaisdale

We woke today to a very foggy morning. After the usual routine we left Blakey Ridge for Glaisdale at a cracking pace, by the boys. We, in particular the girls, found it tough going through the Moors and down the Esk Valley. There was more grouse shooting heard in the distance.

We passed the stumpy white landmark known as " Fat Betty" where one can leave a donation of food for other less deserving walkers.

We leave the Moores behind us as we descended through farmland to the houses of Glaisdale after a 16km walk. Michael had internet access so we were kept up to date with West Coast vs Hawthorn. He set a hot pace all day so that we could listen to 2nd half when we reached Glaisdale. It was quite refreshing to leave the Moors behind us and to see the farmlands and greenery of the pastures. After some confusion with the accommodation of Begger's Bridge B&B 4 of us settled in there after a beer at the local. The Youngs and Burges's were accommodated further out. As we had arrived early we took the opportunity to train into Whitby for a quick look around this seaside village. When catching a taxis home we returned via a visit to the famous remains of Whitby Abbey (place where dates for Easter were agreed). There were fisherman trying their luck at beck under Beggars Bridge but all salmon were still waiting at Whitby for rain before they started their swim up the becks and rivers. A meal and chat with locals at Arncliffe Arms before bed.