Friday, July 25, 2008

C2C Day 12 - July 25 - Clay Bank Top to Glaisedale - 19 miles

After a wonderful send-off from the Sutcliffes, their daughter drove us back to where we left off the day before at Clay Bank Top. Almost immediately we began a climb up to Urra Moor - a desolate, windy and beautiful landscape. It was another gorgeous sunny day with very few clouds and we actually got sun burned. We walked five miles along an old abandoned railway track bed and on the way saw some of the best panoramas of the trip. We stopped for lunch at the infamous Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge and then plodded along for another 10 miles or so to the village of Glaisdale. Our feet our ACHING! Peter is hoping to get another day's worth on his blistered heels. We are relieving our pain at our home for the night - The Arncliffe Arms Inn and Pub where Marie has kindly allowed us to use her laptop to update the last 3 days. The end is in sight and we thrilled and sad at the same time.

Note to Michelle and Anniki - we'd love to meet you for coffee on Tuesday the 29th if you're available. Leave a cell number at the Marriott Renaissance Chancery Court.

Climbing Urra Moor


Ralph Cross - one of the Moorland Crosses
Trough House - an old shooting lodge

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are almost there! Peter - I hope your blistered heels hang on in there for one last day.
Well done, both of you. See you very soon.

Jonathan

Anonymous said...

Way to go! Almost done and then some feet healing. Enjoy the rest of the walk. The pictures are beautiful!

S & Q

Anonymous said...

Hey, did anyone tell you you should've turned left at Albequerque?

Don't give up now!
Mo

chris said...

Peter and Francine thanks for the latest update.

The commentary continues to be fantastic. Almost there,dig deep, what an achievement!!!. Your next event the Hawaiian Ironman.

All the best

The Robinsons

Anonymous said...

hi
congradulations you made it.
enjoy the next few days ,
come home soon .
mom and dad