From the moors to Eskdale near the coast, ending in the town of Grosmont, famed for its steam locomotive yard and museum
1 BLAKEY TO GROSMONT
All together for a group shot in front of Lion Inn
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5 This morning we depart on the road, not the railtrail
6 Fat Betty, a 'wayside cross' used as a marker for travelers on the relatively featureless moor. Near Rosedale Head on the road leading away from Blakey.
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11 At Danby Head, we turn from the road to a track...
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14 This takes us into Glaisdale...
15 ...where the Tea Garden makes a refreshing midafternoon stop
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25 The Beggar's Bridge, crossing the Esk, was built by Thomas Ferris in 1619. When the swollen river made it impossible for hom to ask for a local squire's daughter's hand in marriage, he had to put to sea unwed. Returning a rich man, he built the bridge so others would not have to share his fate.
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27 Through the East Arncliff Wood
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36 These steppingstones across the Esk lead us to "Heartbeat Country," locale of a famous Btitish TV series many years ago
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43 A bridge too narrow, a bus almost too wide
44 Entering Grosmont, our last stop on the trail
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46 Grosmont is the home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which still operates some steam locomotives
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51 Grosmont is home station and maintenance depot for the NYMR
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57 Cleaning trains
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66 This old tunnel leads to the locomotive maintenance shops
