C2C Day 11 - July 24 - Ingleby Cross to Clay Bank Top - 12 miles

After yesterday's marathon section, today was a relatively short day, however when a day consists of only 12 miles, it usually means only one thing - climbing! In this case it was moors. The scenery has changed yet again and the moors are beautiful. We can only imagine what it will be like in a couple of weeks when the heather is in bloom. Today's height gain was 2545 feet and the climbing and descents were very steep. We climbed up and down several moors, until arriving at Clay Bank Top. It was a warm, partly sunny day and at one point, it was possible to see the North Sea (our destination) in the distance. Arriving in Clay Bank Top, we hitched a ride to our B&B in Great Broughton, owned by Len and Margaret Sutcliffe. Both are in their 80's and they have operated their B&B for over 30 years. What a delightful couple! Margaret prepared tea and home made scones and Len gave us a tour of his incredible flower gardens.

Hard to believe that we have only 2 days and less than 40 miles to go.

Arncliffe Woods

Scarth Wood Moor

Summit of Carlton Moor

The wonderful Mr Sutcliffe