Slept beautifully with an open window wafting cool breezes over my bed, just how I like it. Another delicious breakfast was enjoyed and we set out on the road again.
The White Swan
We saw two pairs of joggers and several cyclists heading back toward Danby Wiske as we walked out of town.
Tony on road out of Danby Wiske
Fields off the road as we walked out of town.
Right before Lazenby Farm there was a bridge over a railway and a passenger train went rocketing by. It was an interesting contrast to my slow pace and the calm and quiet of the country road.
Lazenby Hall Farm
The route was different than our map, but a large sign showed us where to turn. Instead of crossing a farmers field, we were directed down a lane past the farms.
Sign showing our turn
Farm on road
First manicured hedge in farmland we have seen.
Building on corner where we turned to get on the A167
farm off A167
We turned off the road onto a track to a farm. The signage on this part of our walk was really quite good.
Lots of stiles to climb
Walking through farms with a bit of shade.
Tony on track leading the way
Cows resting, but no rain
Walking single file through farmers crops
Lots of clouds, but patches of blue skies too.
We walked through a tree lined alley alongside a farm. Glad it was dry because this would have been a muddy mess manure mess otherwise
Tony by some of the wonderful signage for our route
Crossing fields
Tony on road
Moor House
Walking through fields was often not a straight line, but full of turns.
Walking through herds of livestock. That is a BULL!
Tony walking through high weeds…lookout for nettles!
More cows
We had to climb over the gate and then walk on this rickety board bridge over a deep but dry trench. Sometimes it felt like a par course.
Stole and bridge
North field Farm
There was a couple outside a some dogs who barked at us. I told them I liked the skull. The young man just looked chagrined, I am probably old enough to be his grandmum.
Skull on their gate. I guess they don’t want anyone to wander about.
Rat nailed to post. They really don’t want you to mess around.
Road to Wray Farm
Wray farmland
We met a fellow hiker sitting on the steps on the other side having an early lunch. We had crossed paths itch him before.
Railroad crossing. Look carefully because they move fast!
Shortly after we crossed the tracks a train hurtled by itch a couple crossing just ahead of it. They had been doing the Coast to Coast on weekends. They expected to finish on a weekend in August. This British couple were a lot less footsore than us!
Train and two more hikers behind us.
We followed a farm road as it twisted and turned like a snake through farms.
Farm on the road
Horse in field with wild flowers along this road.
We almost missed our turnoff because we weren’t impressed by the posts.
Impressive Brick Gateposts?
Drive way of farm
Tony walking on driveway looking for a place to stop and eat our meager lunch.
Our lunch spot. We had half a small cheese sandwich between us. Plus a balance bar.
Sydal Lodge
More field crossing
Tony having his first pint
John our host at the bar
Our door room 4
My bed awaits.
Mary,
Pretty farm land …but for some reason I keep half-expecting to see a picture of “Cold Comfort Farm” :-/ I’m glad to see you’ve had nice places to sleep after such “long & quiet” roads.
Love to you both, Melissa