Day 11 - Richmond to Danby Wiske ( 14 miles)

We decided after yesterdays exertions to have a bit of a lie in and therefore didn’t have breakfast until 08.30, after which we had a walk into Richmond to buy our sandwiches from Greggs. We left the accommodation at 10.27 it was cloudy and cool as we headed off down to the river and pick up the route, which was rather disappointing as it only followed the river for a short distance before heading off along a road and then into the fields.

We eventually passed under the A1 at 10.30 passing by Caterrick Racecourse and continued along the banks of the Swale before again crossing across various fields.

We had decided to stop at Bolton on Swale for lunch with the thought of a quiet lunch on the river banks. Unfortunately the village is half a mile from the river so no nice view! Well at least the spot we chose by the church yard would be quiet – no such luck , they started cutting the grass , there was a concrete mixer going , a major road was right behind and puma helicopters kept flying over every 5 mins – not the most peaceful stop !!!

And off we set again leaving at 1.49pm on the most boring stretch of the walk we have yet to encounter. We walked along the road for most of the afternoon and the term tedious was clearly invented for this afternoon! The only good thing to say was that it was sunny and warm!
Once again Maurice had difficulty today with the stiles and gates, whereas Sean had no difficulty at all!

After what seemed forever, we arrived at Danby Wiske, arriving at 4.12pm at Ashfield House.

Danby Wiske is a small village with an excellent pub where they serve a very good pint of Wainwright Ale! However they do not do food so we have ordered take away from the local kebab shop in North Allerton.