Stanton Moor 18/04/2024

 I did this walk many years ago (before I started this blog), so it was great to get out again on this lovely bit of Derbyshire. I used the walk directions from the AA 1001 walks book.

I parked on the street in Birchover near to the start point at the Druid Inn. The directions were pretty good and there was no need to refer to OS maps on my phone.

The Cork Stone

Nine Ladies stone circle. A bronze Age burial site

The Reform Tower built in the 1830's to commemorate Earl Grey who fought for the reform of Parliment

St Michaels Church Birchover

A short but lovely walk. About 5 miles.

Yorkshire Wolds Day 5. East Heslerton - Filey. 23/03/24

 Nice to spend the evening with Anne in the Shepherds Hut. Good nights sleep. Up early and a light breakfast and then off for 7:30 for the final day of the trek.

First part of the walk was along field edges , through some hamlets and some road walking.

View looking north

He ducked into a hedge once he realised he was hopping towards me !

Nearly there

The second part of the walk after passing close to thr RAF station at Staxton Wold became more interesting and up and down as I crossed down and up a series of dales, and along the bottom of one.

RAF Staxton Wold

As I was approaching Muston I became really tired and wanted to stop, but there was a series of livestock fields to cross with no where sensible to stop. Eventually on the outskirts of Muston I found a bench and stopped for a well deserved rest . I necked a large can of monster energey drink, which seemed to do the trick. Eventually I got to the edge of Filey and started some road walking down to the cetre. First fish and chip shop I stopped for a late lunch ....lovely. Then it was a case of walking along the front to Filey Brigg and the end of the walk. After that I met up with Anne and we checked into the campsite....and then (despite being knackered) we went for a walk. After more fisha nd chips we headed back to the campsite for our first night in the campervan. The bedding we brought was insufficient, so we had a chilly night.

Official end of the walk

Another great day. 18 Miles. 

Overall the trail was terrific, and apart from a slight wobble after day 2(i.e. was my ankle up to the rest of the walk?) I enjoyed every mile.

Yorkshire Wolds Day 4. Thixendale - East Heslerton. 22/03/24

 Great nights sleep followed by a massive breakfast before setting off on the next leg of the adventure.

The day started with an immeidiate climb on a wide chalky path out of the village, with some great views as the height was gained.

Water Dale from above Thixendale

Soon the trail flattened out skirting massive farm fields before reaching the view down Deep Dale with the spire of Wharram Percy church in the distance.

Deep Dale

Deep Dale - Wharram Percy

Mill Pond near Wharram Percy

Wharram Percy Church

Well over halfway

Trig point near Settrington Beacon

Entering Wintringham

Wintringman Church

Start of steep path up through Deep Dale plantation

At the top of the woods there was a bench next to a dew pond with fabulous views northward to the Vale of Pickering. There was also some interesting wooden sculptures in this area.

Finally arrived at Manor Wold farm East Heslerton where Anne joined me for the night in the glamping Shepherds hut.

Brillian days walking with lots of variety and perfect conditions. About 18 miles