The weather was looking a little bleak as we set off north towards Danby High Moor, it was certainly a lot cooler than previous days, would the rain hold off?
The whole area is scattered with excavations and burial mounds of people who have lived here for thousands of years. The moors are a truly beautiful place and the heather is still in bloom. With the cooler weather we are making very good time as we cross Glaisdale Rigg well before noon. We encounter a very brief shower as we descend into Glaisdale, the first of the trip!
We have a brief stop in Glaisdale for refreshments and to let the 'shower' pass and then make our way towards Beggars Bridge, an early 17 century bridge over the river Esk.
The route then takes us through East Arncliffe Wood and down into Egton Bridge and with just over 12 miles of the days walking completed we turn into Egton Estate and pass the old toll gate where the prices for passing in 1948 are listed, including the cost of 6d for a hearse
As we walk along the road we can hear the sound of steam coming from Grosmont Station and quickly reach the village.
With today's 14 miles finished and some time to kill we jump on one of the steam trains to Whitby and back before dinner at The Station Tavern and an early night in preparation for tomorrows final day of walking and completion of our 192 mile walk from St Bee's to Robin Hoods Bay.
