The weather forecast was for a warm sunny day but it didn't quite live up to expectations as there was a wind blowing that kept the temperature down and the sun only made a few brief appearances. Thankfully it wasn't too hot as the walk started with a climb on a paved section over a grassy hillside.
Once we reached the moor top the walking was much easier on a wide track and we stopped for a group photo at the Hand Stone and the Face Stone marking the way.
The views were good and the new heather emerging from the old burnt heather was very colourful. After a short stop in Kildale it was up again on to Easby Moor and Captain Cook's Monument. This was erected on the centenary of his birth in 1828. He wasn't born here but went to school in Great Ayton before moving to Staithes.
 |
| Captain Cook's Monument |
Once we reached the monument we left the Cleveland Way and made our way to Great Ayton down a very steep track covered in tree roots, quite hard going and a good job it was dry and not slippery. Time there for refreshments before the journey home.
 |
| Roseberry Topping |
A distant view of Roseberry Topping that will be visited on the next section.
No comments:
Post a Comment