Some of the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team members including myself have been walking with the 2 ladies doing the Coast to Coast walk today. This was their last day and they were both in good spirits. We set off from Grosmont in full sun with a steep climb up onto the high moor, this presented no problems for the now seasoned Twirlies and the conversation flowed all day. We had two stops on our way to the coast, one at Midge Hall to sample the cream scones and be assaulted by the pebble police. The second stop was at the pub in Hawsker, just to avoid a nasty shower, but sadly the nasty shower followed us in.
It now rained intermittently all the way to Robin Hoods Bay but they were to close to the end to have their spirits dampened. Much celebrating took place at the bottom of the bank with even a bottle of pink champagne being produced, the rest of us had to make do with Theakstons. Judy and Gail had done a good job of completing the walk across the country but just as importantly they had raised the awareness of the importance of Mountain Rescue. For that reason we should all be grateful. Well done Twirlies.
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Thanks Roger!! Great to walk and chat with you. Finally back in Manchester now and back to reality! Thanks to all the Scarborough team members - certainly makes the miles pass more quickly with good banter, and plenty of tea, scones and beer to mark the way! Great welcome in Robin Hood's Bay too! Good luck with your forthcoming adventure too. Now, get peddling!!
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