C2C Day 11 - Blakey Ridge to Grosmont

Friday 12th August 2011

Walking Diary (All Walks) Long Distance Walks North Yorkshire & Co Durham Coast to Coast 2011

C2C Day 11 - Blakey Ridge to Grosmont

Leaving Blakey Ridge (The Lion Inn) we enjoyed the customary swapping of snacks/sweets on 'Fat Betty' before crossing the moorlands of Danby High Moor and Glaisdale Moors with views into Great Fryup Dale..

Included within this section is the lovely stroll down the Esk Valley from Glaisdale, visiting Egton Bridge before reaching the North York Moors Railway town of Grosmont. This specific part of the coast to coast along the Esk is particularly gentle and scenic and actually an unheralded highlight of the trail.

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Distance: 14.4 miles
Duration: 7:15 hours
Ascent: 740 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Accompanied By: Paul & Brian
Weather: Warm with Sunny Intervals

3D outline of route

Parking

Heading off down the road and leaving the Lion Inn at Blakey behind

Photo opportunity at Young Ralph Cross

Heading towards Fat Betty

As expected at Fat Betty a selection of treats - where tradition requires you to both take and leave a snack

I think there was a better selection for the next arrivals after we left !

You can still see the Lion Inn all the way from Rosedale Head

Views of the moorland heather and down into the wonderfully named 'Great Fryup Dale'

Heading along Glaisdale Rigg. Shortly after this, we noticed that Brian's rucksack zip was undone and toothbrushes and clothing were just about to fall out. We carefully warned him by saying - Brain stay still - don't turn round. Upon hearing this he spun round worried shouting "Why" ? The net result was, that many of his belongings were flung out of his bag and unfortunately landed in a large muddy puddle !! Soggy pants all round.

A wander around Glaisdale where our Mr Robinson found somewhere special.

Beggars Bridge

A few friendly faces welcomed us at Grosmont - ready for a night out and the glory walk tomorrow

As for Brian it was time for him to find somewhere to dry his underpants ! Hanging them off his rucksack hadn't been the best idea especially in the Arncliffe Arms

Grosmont - A great place for steam enthusiasts

Room with a great view - at the Station Tavern

Time for a bar meal and a few beers.

I new my head torch would come in handy on this walk !