When we stayed at Scar Close CL in 2015 we took an enjoyable walk from the site to Easby Abbey to the south east of Richmond. After a couple of days of low cloud the sun …
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Site: Scar Close CL
Across the Misty Moor from West Burton to Carlton
We appear to be having a few days of low cloud. Yesterday we ventured along Swaledale with the idea of walking to the summit of Great Shunner Fell and then wandering across to Buttertubs, but …
Continue readingGunnerside Gill from Surrender Bridge
After yesterday’s walk from Marske Lynnie has decided she and Dexter need a day off. So Crosby and I head to Surrender Bridge where we start our walk from the small parking area overlooking Mill …
Continue readingA Stunning Seven Miles from Marske
After the exertions of yesterday’s long walk I am under strict instruction that today’s should be no more than seven miles long, include sections of shade, inclines should be kept to a minimum and there …
Continue readingRoaming Around From Reeth
So far on this tour we have had really good weather, so it was disappointing to wake to low cloud yesterday. Normally at this time of year such cloud burns off by mid morning, but …
Continue readingRichmond Racecourse from Hudswell
Today we decide to walk from the site rather than take the car; I like to have a couple of days each week when I don’t drive. We leave the site by the entrance drive …
Continue readingWalking around Grinton’s Lead Mines
Today is our first full day on Scar Close CL; we spent yesterday on the move from Holly Tree Cottage CL. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Upper Denby; the site was top class with a …
Continue readingStoat or Weasel?
Once again it is a foggy start, but it soon begins to lift. I take the boys out for an early morning walk, do some work and then we plan our walk. When travelling we …
Continue readingFrom Reeth to Maiden Castle and Grinton
It is yet another misty autumnal morning with the sun doing it’s best to break through. It is also another day when I have to do some work before we head off. This is becoming …
Continue readingA Walk to Easby Abbey
It is another stunning day, like the last few days it starts with early morning mist but the sun soon burns this off and there is a cracking clear blue sky. I have a bit …
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