It was quite fitting that our last day started with glorious sunshine as we set out from Grosmont Moor.
Down to Little Beck where we crossed the ford
and across Sneaton Low Moor towards Hawsker.
We have spent the last 14 walking days circumnavigating every bog mentioned in the books and maps and have successfully kept our feet relatively dry. HOWEVER, our luck ran out with "the bog of all bogs"!!!!!!
20 foot across, shin deep, and no way around.
The feeling of boggy water coming in over the top of your boots is....... indescribable.
Our feet now look like they have spent the last fortnight in the Caribbean! Did we mention it stains??
The sign says 2.5 miles, if you want to cheat...... Map says 4.2 miles - the Wainwright way, along the coast.
We took the coast route.
We had been able to see Whitby all day......
We finally reached the sea, and turned right along the coast
Spectacular coast line
Robin Hoods Bay comes into view.... the end is nigh!!!! A little tear and a lump in the throat.
Getting closer......
The welcoming committee..... 2 Sherpa's and a dog!
We finally made it as Marcia and Toby head for the beach.
One, two, three and dip. We dip our toes in the North Sea.......
and get ready to deposit our pebbles that we have carefully carried from St Bees.....
....assisted by Toby.
The final task is "raise a glass".
Our Mission Complete!
Bloody Hell!!!!! We made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, and by the way. Look who we spotted, fishing.............
(We've become delirious!)
No comments:
Post a Comment