Day 7
Robin Hoods Bay to Scalby, Scarborough
Walked 14 miles
13 CW Miles + 1 extra mile from & to campsites
Thankfully the rain stopped later last night and we awoke this morning to a blustery but gorgeous sunny day, perfect for drying our wet clothes. We managed to get away from the campsite by 9.30am.
We walked to the bottom of the steep street running through Robin Hoods Bay and across the beach to Boggle Hole (great name). Here it was a steep climb back to the cliff top. We had a lot of these short, steep steps up and down this morning as the path kept returning to sea level at each cove we passed. A good leg workout today! We stopped for a quick snack on a bench with great views back to Robin Hoods Bay. It was uphill from there to Ravenscar past some old Alum works. We declined the tea shop there this time!
From here the path levelled until we reached Hayburn Wyke. Here it was a steep downhill again via wooden steps and boardwalk to the bay. We sat here for a while to refuel. Our bag of snacks today consisted of bananas, hard boiled eggs, Eccles cakes & chocolate raisins! We never have a proper lunch break during the day when walking, just have quick snack stops every couple of hours.
From here it was uphill again on to Scalby. We tackled a lot more short steep up & down sections followed by lots of leveller but in and out sections as the coastline snaked around bays. Many people think coastal paths are easy strolls along cliff tops, how wrong they are.
A bit more variety in the landscape today instead of just fields to the right and sea to the left of the path! We had some heathland and forest sections which were a pleasant change.
A bit more variety in the landscape today instead of just fields to the right and sea to the left of the path! We had some heathland and forest sections which were a pleasant change.
We arrived at Scalby Manor campsite about 3.30pm. A very large Camping & Caravan Club site. Reasonable for size at £8.30pp. Owner really friendly, good facilities and we have a nice quiet spot next to a wooden gazebo we can use so give it a 3*.
Last day tomorrow :-(
Photos from today - not many, foggy lens, phone got wet and needed to dry out from rain yesterday
Had a lovely rest stop in this cove
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