Coast to Coast Day 12 May 31 2026

 Day 12 - last day. Can't beleive I got this far. We spent the night at an air BNB about 3 miles from Grosmont. It was a flet in a converted barn (grannie's attic at Sleights). After checking in we drove to Whitby for food. As there was no food supplied at the airbnb we also stopped at a supermarket, to get some food for breakfast.

Another lovely days walking apart from one section of Fylingdales Moor which was sadly recovering from a wildfire which happened last summer.

The start of the walk was a steady , steep climb along a minor road up onto sleights Moor. No problem with this although it would have been a real challenge if it was at the end of the day.

After Sleights moor there was a lovely section through Littlebeck woods, including plenty of places to sit for a break, an 18th century folly and a spectacular waterfall (Falling Foss)

The Hermitage, an 18th century folly in Littlebeck woods

Dropping down to Littlebeck

Falling Foss

Littlebeck Woods

Before leaving Littlebeck woods I stopped for something to eat and a cup of coffee (bringing the insulated bottle has been a real success on this trip).

Sleights Moor

Nearly at the coast

So lucky to get this pic of a beautiful adder

Some of the effects of last years wildfire

The North Sea

All the way from the irish sea

I really slowed down on the last mile and a half, but finally walked down the hill from the top of Robin Hoods Bay down to the shore where I met Anne, for the ceremonial pebble tossing.

A brilliant last days walk. An amazing adventure, and something I would love to do again.

15.6 miles  6 Hours 46 mins. Ascent 2,200 ft

Coast to Coast day 11 May 30 2026

 Blakey ridge to Grosmont.

My favorite day so far. Weather perfect, way finding easy, good paths, gentle gradients downwards, and a comfortable distance at 13.5 miles.

After meeting up with Anne again, we had a lovely evening at the Lion inn, and before setting off Anne kindly sorted out my latest blister which was under my right foot and quite painful. In the car was a pair of Altra 9s which I had planned to use in the evenings while Anne was with me, but I opted to use these for today's walk, and this proved to be a good decision.

Stepping stones at Egton Bridge

Railway Bridge at Egton Bridge

River Esk at Grosmont

Grosmont Station

13.5 Miles. 5 Hours 38 Minutes. Total Ascent 900ft . Total Descent 2000 ft

Coast to Coast day 10 May 29 2026

 Swainby to lion inn at Blakey ridge.

Another big mileage day at 18 miles, but really enjoyable compared to yesterday. Started of really early and after less than a mile road walking from Swainby I was on the trail, and fairly soon after that I was treated to the site of a deer with two young calves in some woods( not quick enough to get a picture). Nor on the weather forecast but a storm moved in and I was soon in my waterproofs, and getting nearly blown over as I climbed onto Live moor and across Carlton moor. My rain cover blew off, but I managed to catch it before it set of for Middlesborgh.

Roseberry Topping on maximum zoom

After Carlton Moor I dropped down to Lordstones Cafe. It was too early for it to be open , but I utilised a picnic bench for my my breakfast.

Top of Carlton Moor

This is the section of the C2C which shares with the Cleveland Way, and from doing it last year I remember all the ups and downs on this section, Looking at the map I decided to take a route which dropped around all these ups and downs before arrivig at Urra Moor ( no otion but to do that climb), I reasoned that with 18 mies to do, all thta extra effort would have wiped me out.

The Wainstones - If I was following the trail I would have been up there.

After climbing up to Urra Moor, the wind and rain started up again. On this section I bumped into a couple of women doing the Lyke Wake Walk.- the challenge being to complete the whole 40 miles in one day - crazy!

At Bloworth Crossing The C2C and Cleveland Way part company and I headed along the route of the old Rosedale Railway (used to transport iron ore from the mines on the moor) all the way to Blakey Ridge.  Apart from the worrying rumble of thunder a few miles away, this was a very enjoyable section of the walk.

Trig point on Urra Moor (Round Hill)

Lion Inn

I checked in at the Inn, and fairly soon afterwards Anne arrived. We had a nice evening with good food. 

18 Miles. 3230 ft ascent. 8 Hours 22 Mins (The ascent figure would have been a lot more if I hadn't taken the lower route between Carlton and Urra Moor)