Glaisdale to Robin Hoods Bay ( 19 miles )
Yesterday we walked out of Glaisdale and onto a road that led us a few miles onwards to a pretty village named Grosmont. We stopped there to buy some energy supplies and an ice lolly. We then turned off up from the hill and onto a heather moor, surprisingly the sun was out!
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| Leaving Glaisdale Village |
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We proceeded up a long, steep hill ( you will never believe my descriptions until you see it yourself! ) that seemed to go on for ever that led right out of the little village. Finally we reached the peak of the hill and took in the great views.
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| Looking back down Glaisdale from the top of the hill |
We then Thomas Traversed over a thick moor ad reached a main road that lead to all of the seaside towns. We crossed this and joined a little road that lead to a little village named Little Beck.
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| One last moor in the rain |
After a rest we entered Little Beck wood and followed a woodland track up a hill by the time we had our waterproofs on as (surprise) it was raining really hard. Eventually we reached a beautiful waterfall that had a nice cafe.
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| Foss Falls |
After Foss Falls we proceeded out of the woods and along a long stretch of road to Hawkser. We hit a caravan park that lead up onto the cliffs of the North Sea. Only 3 miles to go!
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| Nearly there ... |
And then what a sight for sore eyes (and Mam's sore feet)!
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| The North Sea Cliffs! |
We walked along the beautiful cliffs for 3 miles soaking up our achievement. I felt like the seagull above me : soaring, and flying ,dipping and swooping, but most of all, on top of the word.
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| Less than a mile to go (Robin Hoods Bay in the distance) |
Slowly we descended into Robin Hoods Bay. The village was a sight we all knew we would see, but for some strange reason it seemed unreal. We walked onto the beach and threw our stones that we had carried from St Bees Head into the water (see the video) and dipped our boots in the North Sea, and by this we can say we have walked from one end of the country to the other.
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| The end of the road |
Even Pads was sad!
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| Job done! | |
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So that's it folks! It has been great blogging and I hope you have enjoyed it a much as I have!
Thanks as always for all your support,
Caitlin xx
FANTASTIC! BRILLIANT! INSPIRING!
ReplyDeleteCannot really describe how pleased/proud you must be feeling. Well done to the Wonderful Walking Whitakers!
The stone throwing video is a nice touch, too.
I look forward to the reflections and awards with interest. Are there many 'out-takes'?
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Congratulations to you all - what an achievement! See your Dad's back to work today and the sun is shining - typical isn't it!! Well, now that you have the Coast to Coast under your belt what next??
ReplyDeleteWell done all - what an achievement, you must tell everyone about your adventure in the first Friday morning assembly in September. It has been so uplifting to read your blog, you can certainly answer the question " What have you done today to make you feel proud?" : )
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