Fifteen brave souls plus one adventurous labrador arrived in Levisham, having successfully navigated the snow and ice on the one-in-five hill approaching the village. I for one was sure the car wouldn't make it.
We set off on the path heading towards Newton on Rawcliffe and above the railway for the North York Moors Railway, before turning right and heading north towards the Hole of Horcum. Having had half an inch of fresh snow over night made the surface crisp and crunchy underfoot. No trains running today - not sure whether this was due to the conditions or simply being out of season. Anyhow, it would have been a treat to see a steam train making its way trhough the snow-covered moors.
We made our way along Levisham Bottoms and stopped for a break at Skelton Tower, bathed in sunshine and with magnificant views along the valley.
We then set off again towards the Hole of Horcum, however the going got tougher and it was agreed we should shorten the walk. This resulted in a climb up the West Side Brow hillside through snow, at times over a foot deep. Once we reached the top, lunch was had overlooking the valley.
After lunch, we continued along the hilltop, and despite losing the path in the snow (and thus going approriately 'off-piste') we found our way back the main path near Dundale Rigg, before heading back towards Levisham. Upon arrival back in the village, the temperatures had dropped considerably and so the decision was taken to driven over to Lockton before stopping for a drink, so as to avoid the possibility of getting stuck on the steep road out fo the villages.
Despite the consitions, we had a wonderful walk. It is not often you get the chance to see the moors under snow - have a look at the pics to see what you missed!
We set off on the path heading towards Newton on Rawcliffe and above the railway for the North York Moors Railway, before turning right and heading north towards the Hole of Horcum. Having had half an inch of fresh snow over night made the surface crisp and crunchy underfoot. No trains running today - not sure whether this was due to the conditions or simply being out of season. Anyhow, it would have been a treat to see a steam train making its way trhough the snow-covered moors.
We made our way along Levisham Bottoms and stopped for a break at Skelton Tower, bathed in sunshine and with magnificant views along the valley.
We then set off again towards the Hole of Horcum, however the going got tougher and it was agreed we should shorten the walk. This resulted in a climb up the West Side Brow hillside through snow, at times over a foot deep. Once we reached the top, lunch was had overlooking the valley.
After lunch, we continued along the hilltop, and despite losing the path in the snow (and thus going approriately 'off-piste') we found our way back the main path near Dundale Rigg, before heading back towards Levisham. Upon arrival back in the village, the temperatures had dropped considerably and so the decision was taken to driven over to Lockton before stopping for a drink, so as to avoid the possibility of getting stuck on the steep road out fo the villages.
Despite the consitions, we had a wonderful walk. It is not often you get the chance to see the moors under snow - have a look at the pics to see what you missed!
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