Thanks, a good reminder of my walk albeit I did it the other way round. Like you I found the scenery much better than expected. I only added it on to the Cleveland Way to make a longer walk but it was well worthwhile. Whilst totally different to the Cleveland Way and almost the opposite of my favourite trail, the Pennine Way, I really did enjoy the scenery (and the Cross Keys Inn in Thixendale, really good food when I was there!).