Rosedale Ironstone Railway, a century ago, serviced the iron mines and now this disused track provides walkers with a very easily navigated pathway across the moors.
The Moors are home to many birds. They nest in the low growing heath and feed among the many grasses growing on these isolated hills. We saw a family of grouse and a golden plover but could hear many more birds, just didn't see them up close.
A golden plover was wandering close to our path.
Throughout the day, from the higher tops of the moors, we skirted Farndale, a beautiful valley which runs into the North York moors.
Farndale Valley
Allan looking towards High Blakey Moor
Our walk today was one of the shortest of our whole journey and therefore the quickest. Allan suggested that we relax and enjoy our day just meandering slowly. We may never pass this way again. Most of our fellow walkers passed us by, some stopping for a chat about the birds or the scenery before they continuing on towards the Lion Inn. We decided to take a quiet respite, so we pulled up a nice comfortable rock, took off our boots, unpacked our lunch and enjoyed our beautiful surroundings. Several passing walkers commented on the luxury of such a pleasant restaurant. The Moors are rugged but beautiful, the colours were lovely even though the heather wasn't flowering yet. We're told that's another spectacular sight to behold. I think it would just make our walk slower with even more photo opportunities.
Our first view of The Lion Inn.
Our arrival at The Lion Inn - it was a bit windy! I am holding on to stay upright!
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