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| Some of the 'unlisted' ups and downs |
Somewhat annoyingly the continuous round of at least five
ups and downs do not seem to get much mention in the guide books. It didn’t
make for much of a good start as the up followed almost immediately by a down,
then followed by another, did not allow any sort of rhythm and severely
hampered distance gained on the ground. This combined with heavy squally
showers necessitating waterproofs gave rise to several stops and starts.
All that said the views from the top were spectacular – 360d
views of all of the surrounding countryside (and the approaching rain). Kirby
Bank was followed by Hasty Bank, Clay Top Bank, Carr Ridge and Urra Moor; the
names paint the picture. After we had walked off all the day-trippers we shared
our thoughts with grouse and heather.
Eventually we joined the bed of the old Rosedale Ironstone
Railway which took across Farndale Moor
and High Blakey Moor – it was easy if somewhat tedious walking with the
outlying scenery changing little as we plodded forth. It was probably the
coldest day of the trip so far as, after one squall of rain we kept our coats
on and they never came off again. Our day eventually came to a close at the
Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge.
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