We made it! Today's walk included a variety of terrain from hiking through the woodlands of East Arncliffe and Littlebeck, the boggy moorlands of Sleights Moor and Greystone Hills, the pastureland, along the Esk and Littlebeck rivers and finally the coastal hike from High Hawsker to our final destination of Robin Hood's Bay. Other than the fells, it was like a summary of the entire trip on the final day. We passed through the beautiful village of Grosmont followed immediately by a 2 mile climb of 33 degrees. The day was sunny, hot and hazy and due to coastal fog, we were unable to see the North Sea until we were upon it. What a feeling as we reached the cliff tops for the final 3 miles into Robin Hood's Bay. We made our way down the steep steps of the village to the ocean and the traditional barefoot dipping and throwing of the 2 pebbles that we had carried from St. Bee's. This felt great to our tired, blistered feet! We then made our way to the Bay Hotel for a celebratory pint at Wainwright's Bar with Peter and Tish who finished at the same time as we did. (We had criss-crossed with them a number of times over the past few days).
This has been an amazing experience. As mentioned before, it was by far the most physically demanding thing that we have ever done. It was also the most fulfilling. We are now hooked on mutli-day walking but won't wait until our 50th anniversary for the next one. As they say, it was all about the journey and not the destination. We met a number of wonderful people - from fellow walkers to B&B hosts and locals and we have had great fun reading your comments of support. We hope you enjoyed the Blog and thank you for sharing the experience. Cheers!
PS: We are on our way to London for a couple of days, although we wish we could have stayed a few hours more to welcome Rachel, David and Shaun (who resumed the walk on painkillers after a day of rest and against doctor's and Mother's orders), upon their arrival at RHB.
Once we get back to Toronto, we will upload a few of the best photos of the walk taken with Peter's camera.
Littlebeck River
Robin Hood's Bay
7 comments:
Congratulations! We're looking forward to hearing all about it over lunch tomorrow.
What's next? The Appalachian trail?
Jonathan & Anne
Well Done & Congratulations!!! Looking forward to the full slide show on this expedition.....
News from home.... actually Whitevale G&CC.... Mitch Sutton won the Ontario Junior Championships at your home course while you were away.... Enjoy London, we'll see you upon your return. Chris & Vicki...
Congratulations to you both for persevering. I imagine it couldn't have all been fun, especially when the feet and legs protest and the weather turned!
You're probably ready for the Colorado Trail now!
Pat
Congrtulations! We had no doubt that you would finish. So nice that the added bonus is great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from the journey - and the sights! Looking forward to hearing at the details someday. Safe travels home. Have you booked your pedicures?!
Congratulations!!!!!
Well done. What is the latest with the blister report! Enjoy London.
This is our last entry on the blog. We feel as though we have got to know a few of your friends. Hopefully we will meet them one day.
All the best from downunder.
The Robinsons
Congratulations Peter and Francine on finishing this monster hike! We really enjoyed seeing your trek and know that you will walk away from this experience richer. The feet will heal, leaving behind only the best of memories. I am wondering how your elbows held up as it seems there were a lot of pints involved in the post walk celebrations. Can't think of a better way to hike!! Beats the heck out of these Rocky Mountain hikes we do in AB. Happy 25th once again. You both look amazing! We miss you always. Love from the Cimino's
Congratulations!!! You made it and the pics and commentary were wonderful. I'm sure your feet can use the rest. Enjoy London and the rest of your holiday. Talk when you get back.
S & Q
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