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Main Boards => Long Distance Walks => Topic started by: dittzzy on 21:13:32, 15/06/18
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OK, so I haven't looked in for a while, but I've finally got round to pinning down some dates for the C2C. And while I was researching accommodation n stuff, I remembered this forum is full of info.
It won't be until May next year. All advice appreciated, and probably walking partners on occasions, since I am doing it on me own.
I'm already trying to improve my fitness, but I have a problem with my left foot (probably plantar fasciitis, correct diagnosis would require an expert rather than Google) which means I end up limping after about 7 miles. My boots are good, but I need new trail shoes.
At the moment I'm trying to work out accommodation and where to start and end each day. I've already booked the Honister Hause, but I am hoping to camp in St Bees and Ennerdale.
Grasmere and Patterdale are sorted, (I know a man with a campervan ;) ;) ), and I live in Richmond, so thats Reeth, Richmond and perhaps the next stop sorted.
As I said, all advice gratefully recieved.
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It's a lovely walk and I was in Reeth-ingleby cross just a weeks ago, we wild camped for 2 nights and had no problems.
You live in one of my favourite areas and we will be back that way for more walking in the future.
I am moving to the Highlands in a few weeks and will be exploring round there unless the midges drive me out.
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I've started booking for my C2C next year too, but for end June/early July, and unusually for me a friend is going to tag along, always walked LDWs solo in the past so hoping that doesn't screw it up O0
While looking at the route it seems the official route from the Lion Inn is to follow the road north but just opposite the inn there's a footpath down onto another footpath that appears to follow the disused Rosedale railway line contouring around the valley and linking up with a path that goes roughly northeast from Dale Head farm. As someone averse to road walking does anyone know if this is a viable alternative?
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Hi Sussamb
I have walked around that way. The walk around the valley following the railway line is wonderful, but them there sides are steep and hard work if I remember rightly, although we didn't leave the railway line at the point you've suggested.
Checkout https://becausetheyrethere.com/2013/03/11/only-a-rosedale-i-give-you/ (https://becausetheyrethere.com/2013/03/11/only-a-rosedale-i-give-you/)or my blog http://dittzzy.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-difference-rail-makes.html (http://dittzzy.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-difference-rail-makes.html)
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Thanks. Yes, there is a bit of down and up but as it avoids the road I'm happy with that O0
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Thanks. Yes, there is a bit of down and up but as it avoids the road I'm happy with that O0
Probably depends on the weather conditions at the time. Following the road isn't that bad as it has grass verges until it turns off and then I'm sure it's also grass verges after you turn off.
I'd also think the detour would mean you miss out Fat Betty.
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I'd also think the detour would mean you miss out Fat Betty.
I could live with that ;D
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I would go the road way too Jon; particularly if you are planning to get to RHB that day. As Bricam says, there are broad verges of springy turf and there is a path that cuts off the corner of the road bringing back onto the c2c at Fat Betty. The Dale Head route is as I recall a bit more fiddly and harder work
John
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Cheers, useful info O0
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I have a different issue about that stretch of the walk. I'm managed to reduce just about all of the long days to less than 20 miles, by increasing mileage on other days.
Any ideas on how to even out the walk from Richmond to the Lion Inn?
I have already worked out that I can walk from Reeth straight through Richmond to Catterick Bridge or further, and my other half will pick me up and take me home for the night from wherever. That reduces the Richmond - Osmotherly stretch. But what about Osmotherly to Blakey Ridge? I cannot work out where to stay to make that stretch of the walk at around 15-18 miles.
I'm happy to consider any idea, as long as it's cheap. :D :D We have a tiny lightweight Vango so I can wild camp if that is feasible. (Info I found on Cleveland Way quite clearly sez no).
Any suggestions?
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From Osmotherley YHA it is only about 19 miles to the Lion if you cut up the lane past the reservoir and the start of the LWW to join the C2C route as it drops to the road. The last 9 miles are pretty flat too. (Takes me about 9 hrs and I am not a fast walker). Richmond to Osmotherley is about the same in time if you cut across from Deepdale to E Harsley and thence by the side of Mount Grace Priory and up through the woods (it is pretty easy to follow on the ground). Ingleby X is an easier walk. If you can do these distances; why just do Reeth to Richmond? It is a 4 hr walk
John O0
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You can camp at the Bluebell at Ingleby
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Yes, we're planning to stay at the Blue Bell inn, from there to Lion Inn while it's 20 miles it looks fairly easy ... might regret saying that later ;D
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Yes, we're planning to stay at the Blue Bell inn, from there to Lion Inn while it's 20 miles it looks fairly easy ... might regret saying that later ;D
Depends lol.
It's a bit of a slog up from Ingleby through the woods and then some more up's and down's before you reach Carlton Bank, then you have a choice. Either take the roller coaster walk passing the Wainstones or take the bridleway and stay low down, the paths meet just before Clay Bank. The weather might decide this for you O0
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Cheers O0
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The railway track route is certainly doable but it is quite rough and stoney in places and I find it quite uncomfortable underfoot. A bigger consideration might be where you go after you have climbed up from Dale Head Farm. If you are planning to cross the area around Loose Howe you should be aware that it consists of a vast bog which can be a complete nightmare. A quick search for Lyke Wake crossing reports will provide a large selection of horror stories.
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Cheers. Given all the comments I think I'll skip the railway idea O0
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Not sure if this is of help to anyone but we stayed at Lovesome Hill Farm at Oaktree Hill which from what I remember is about 16 or 17 miles from Richmond. We were B&B but they definitely have a bunk barn and I think you can camp there.
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Not sure if this is of help to anyone but we stayed at Lovesome Hill Farm at Oaktree Hill which from what I remember is about 16 or 17 miles from Richmond. We were B&B but they definitely have a bunk barn and I think you can camp there.
I stayed here in 2014 as there was no room at Danby Wiske. I had a very long day from Grinton Lodge including the A1 diversion so the extra couple of miles of road after the White Swan weren't good on the feet.
The bunk barn is £13, bedding and breakfast is extra if required. I don't remember anything about camping but if you wanted to camp, you might as well do it at the White Swan in Danby Wiske (handy for meals)
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Thanks folks
"From Osmotherley YHA it is only about 19 miles to the Lion if you cut up the lane past the reservoir and the start of the LWW to join the C2C route as it drops to the road.".... Seriously thinking about this, on my OS map thingy, I get it to just under 20. Thing is, when I tried to book the YHA for my dates next year, it said no spaces? Cote Garth Campsite is relatively expensive, although still much cheaper than a B&B.
"If you can do these distances; why just do Reeth to Richmond? It is a 4 hr walk" The reason I'm trying to keep the distances down is because I don't think I can do 20 miles in a day. (definitely not at the moment, although I am "in training") I don't walk, I stroll, or more accurately..... dawdle. I have the massive advantage of living in Richmond, I'm going to walk from Reeth, straight through, and the hubby is going to pick me up from wherever I've collapsed at.
Thanks for the comment about Lovesome Hill, I have looked at that, but it is on the wrong side of Osmotherly,
I'm beginning to think I'm going to have to split Osmotherly/Blakey Ridge stretch and stay somewhere around Clay Bank. We'll see. :) :)
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YHA booking can be a pain as they don't release accommodation until closer to the time in the hope they get a block booking, that's why currently it'll be saying no vacancies. I had the same issue last year when booking Pennine Way accommodation.
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Thankyou Sussamb O0 O0