Eleven (including 2 new faces) + 1 dog set off from Sutton Bank in overcast but dry conditions. Concerns about the state of the path after the recent rains were unfounded and a safe decent was made to Lake Goremire where the first photos were taken.
We then made our way over to Boltby, stopping half way there for a refreshment break shortly after braving inquisitive cows who wandered over towards us. The target was set of reaching the top of Boltby Scar for lunch. There was some dissent in the group about Keith’s definition of a ‘moderate’ climb but this subsided as people struggled for breath on the way up! Everyone did make it though and lunch was well earned and enjoyed. As a reward for our efforts, the rain, which was threatening, held off. – And the views were worth it.
A final group photo was taken at the top before we set off along the Cleveland Way with a final aerial view of Lake Goremire before returning to Sutton Bank. (It should be noted that the ‘official photographer’ (Sally) deserves praise for getting the picture of the stationary dog as he was rarely still all day.)
We then made our way over to Boltby, stopping half way there for a refreshment break shortly after braving inquisitive cows who wandered over towards us. The target was set of reaching the top of Boltby Scar for lunch. There was some dissent in the group about Keith’s definition of a ‘moderate’ climb but this subsided as people struggled for breath on the way up! Everyone did make it though and lunch was well earned and enjoyed. As a reward for our efforts, the rain, which was threatening, held off. – And the views were worth it.
A final group photo was taken at the top before we set off along the Cleveland Way with a final aerial view of Lake Goremire before returning to Sutton Bank. (It should be noted that the ‘official photographer’ (Sally) deserves praise for getting the picture of the stationary dog as he was rarely still all day.)
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