A walk from Flamborough Head back to Sewerby.

A walk from Flamborough Head back to Sewerby.

holidays/days out walking

Hello. Here is part two of the first day's walking. After a quick toilet break at Flamborough Head, too cold to hang around, I set off along the coastal track towards North Landing. Here the sea birds are clinging onto the cliffs as the wind was howling around them, and the waves were lashing the rocks below. 

There are names for all the nooks and crannies around the coast, but I can't be bothered to remember them all. I just like to enjoy the change of scenery, the sounds and the smells of the sea air, and marvel at the wonders of nature.

How wonderful to look down on the crashing waves, and further out into the wide sea beyond. We are just a mere dot on this amazing planet.

At the top of the steps approaching North Landing. A sheltered cove, ideal for mooching around the waters edge.

More sea views  and the path ahead. 

It was a long and hard straight trek to Thornwick Bay. Battling against the wind I decided it was time to head inland, I needed some respite, and some calm. There is a large mobile home holiday park here, with some of the caravans parked perilously close to the edge of the cliff. I noticed one jutting out with a 'For Sale' sign in the window. I wondered why anyone would want to buy that, being buffeted by the wind, and with only the vast ocean beyond with nothing happening. If there are no passing ships what is there to look at?

I walked through the caravans, and had to ask someone the way out, and eventually found the main entrance onto the road. At the end of the driveway are two yucky turquoise blue ponds with fountains spewing out what looked like some kind of obnoxious poison. That did not seem natural at all, in fact it reminded me a very heavily polluted sickly looking cesspit.

The lady I spoke to said it's a great place for families, plenty for kids to do. There is a camp site, but the place is so big you need a map to find your way around.

I'm on my way, heading towards Flamborough Village. 

Once through Flamborough I found a path through some woods which took me back to Danes Dyke. These little signs are helpful.

I was back on the coastal track. Follow the arrow to the left to Sewerby. When I got back to the car a large furniture removal lorry had parked two inches from my bumper. I joked with the driver and his mate, asking if my car was in their way. They were there for the night so when I moved they were able to get their lorry in a straight line against the kerb edge.

I fancied chips but sadly the chip shop in Sewerby was closed, so I had to drive a few minutes towards Bridlington where I found another one. Mushy peas and chips for dinner tonight. Then I went in search of a camp site, there was one marked on the map not too far away next to a railway line. I pulled in The Poplars, and pressed the buzzer at reception for service. I think the owners were a bit taken aback when I asked for a tent pitch but would be sleeping in my campercar. They couldn't decided what to charge me when I asked. We then had a smashing chat about money saving and simple living. They are keen frugalers so we spent twenty minutes swapping money saving stories. Eventually we haggled over the price, they did me a very good deal. I'm sorry to say that I forgot to ask their names and I can't find them on their web site. If you want to check it out it's here. They also do B & B at a very good price. It's a small camping and caravan site, good washing facilities, nice and quiet.

I did a bit of sewing after I ate my luke warm chips, but gave up when the light faded. Early to bed for me. Rosy cheeks from the wind.  
 

A few empty pitches, it's early in the season, best get booked if you want to come high season. The location is ideal for Bridlington and the east coast up to Scarborough. 

I'm staying in this afternoon, just found out that my favourite weather man Owain, has his first show on Radio York, started at 12 finishes at 3. I've already sent him a text and now I'm bopping away to his music.

I'll be back tomorrow with the next part of my two day walking break. Thanks for popping in, we'll catch up soon.
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A walk from Sewerby to Flamborough Head.

A walk from Sewerby to Flamborough Head.

holidays/days out walking

Hello. There are a lot of pictures to show so I will split them into manageable sized posts. My two days away started when I parked at Sewerby Village car park. I didn't actually go into the car park because it was £2.90 for the day, not bad I suppose, but I would rather not pay at all for parking. The access road outside had no restrictions, and there was room to park without getting in anyone's way. It's in striking distance from the beach so that's the direction I headed for. 

Sewerby Hall is close by, here is the Land Train setting off for Bridlington. I am going in the opposite direction. Seeing this made me a bit sad, it reminded me of when I brought Rocky here, we had a lovely day out. I pushed him in the buggy along the Promenade to Bridlington, and we came back on the train. 

Happy memories which brings tears to my eyes. Still miss him. 

Sewerby Cricket Club were out enjoying their sport. I didn't hang about to watch, it's not my scene. 

Sewerby Hall, looking fab in the sun.

Onward I went towards Flamborough Head. Although sunny, the wind was biting cold. The views were lovely, but not warm enough to sit and daydream.

There are a lot of steps up and down as the track meanders around the gullies. This is Danes Dyke.

One of the few places where the beach is accessible on this coastline. 

Onward and upward, the coastal path goes along the top of the cliffs.

South Landing is another place with access to the Beach. Anyone want to build a sandcastle, buckets and spades for sale here.

I saw quite a few people with binoculars, and cameras with ginormous lenses. It's a bird spotters haven here. 

Oooops, best be careful then. The path was perilously close to the edge at times, and it was very windy. this is the long stretch from South Landing to Flamborough Head.

The roar of the sea followed me the whole time. The wind was causing it to rush onto the beach. Would have been good for surfers, if they could stand the cold.

Breathtaking views. 

After a hard push against the wind I arrived at Flamborough Head. The Foghorn Station. 

I have been inside this lighthouse before on a previous visit, so I won't go in this time. You can read about it here.

I'm going to make a break here, and resume the story tomorrow. with more photo's. Come back if you want to read more. Thanks for popping in, see you soon.
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Check in time for the Walking Group

Check in time for the Walking Group

garden walking

Hello. You know what day it is, it's the 1st of the month, and that means members of the Walking Group should check in with their updated mileage totals. Four months have passed, flippin heck the time is going very quickly. 

My total is 471 miles, but that was boosted by the long walk last month. This month I had three days of walks totaling 29 miles, but I have also had some days off due to the weather being rubbish. So, swings and roundabouts, some you win, some you lose. The point of it all is to get into some kind of routine, get into the habit of walking, and carry on regardless. Giving up completely is not an option. 

How are the rest of you doing? I want to know. 

I've rescued a little reindeer, poor Rudolf had been tossed in a bin, how could somebody do something so cruel? Luckily I came along and noticed his red scarf among all the other debris, and was able to lean in and pull him out. Cheeky little chap isn't he. 

There you are, now you look pretty with a few new flowers added. I think he will feel right at home with Freddie the Frog.

They say it's raining down south, it's fine here in North Lincolnshire, let's hope it stays that way. Enjoy your Bank Holiday Monday. We'll catch up soon.
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Such a gas bag

Such a gas bag

garden village life walking

Hello. I seem to have done a lot of chatting this weekend. That's what happens when you live in a village and know a lot of people. I popped in to see Angela, she is into furniture refurbishment. I don't know how she does it but she always drops lucky in finding things that people give away. Someone wanted to get rid of a full set of cane furniture which is suitable for a conservatory. Settee, two chairs, coffee table and footstool. The cushions were shabby so she has made new ones from some curtains she bought for £1 from the charity shop. She has made a good job of them. I don't think she will have any trouble selling them. 

I had a natter with Bob, he was at the bowls club having a practice to get in shape for the start of the season. I had a go but didn't do too well, my right wrist is a bit achey. Probably too much time on the mouse that causes that. 

I took Bailey dog a walk today and popped in to see Jane, she has not been very well. We sat in the garden and had a natter. The sun has been shining all day, it's been lovely and warm. 

My three mile walk took a bit longer this afternoon, my fault, more chatting. Because I walk the same route all the time people are getting used to seeing me, and the sun was bringing people outdoors, so they say hello. Sometimes a simple greeting leads to a lengthy conversation, that's mainly down to the fact that I like chatting. Truth is I can't resist a good looking fella, especially one with a gorgeous smile :o)

I've got a few snaps for you. On Friday I changed my routine and did a six mile walk, I've done this one many times before. Walking past the woods it looks as if this tree has come a cropper and been blown down in a storm. The woods are in pretty poor shape at the moment. When I first came here I thought it was magical,  there are steep steps down into it and it's on a steep slope. Over the years it has been wrecked. I used to do a lot of litter picking here, mainly beer cans and bottles, but it is disheartening to find it is just as bad a couple of months later. There was only one path through it, now there are several unofficial paths where the ground has been trampled on. 

Further on past the woods it opens out and there is a good view of the river. It's beautiful at this time of year with the yellow gorse bushes, and the oil seed rape fields over the other side.

This is a new bench, I haven't seen this before. A nice place to rest and take in the view. A bit further along I came across three men flying their model aircraft. I don't know how they manage to get them back if they crash land them in the river. 

I thought I would give you an update on the yellow sticker plants I bought. Three packs at 20p each. Look at them now, they look fantastic. I put four plants in each long container, I think I could have spaced them out more and put three in each. They have filled them. What a bargain.

We are supposed to be having a cold spell in the next couple of days, I hope it passes by quickly because I want to test out the erm campervan.

Thank you very much to the kind reader who sent me a parcel of goodies. I am chuffed.

Relax time. Thanks for popping in, we'll catch up soon.
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Along the River Ouse from Goole to Howden

Along the River Ouse from Goole to Howden

holidays/days out walking

Hello. I seem to be picking the right days to take a walk at the moment. Today is cold and dull so a day indoors, yesterday started sunny so time to go out. The River Ouse meanders through Goole with footpaths running along both sides of it, so I parked in Goole and set off towards Hook. 

I prefer curly rivers rather than dead straight canals, the only thing is you have to make sure you are on the right side of it because sometimes there are not many bridges to cross over. 

 Half way between Goole and Hook is this park. The bank alongside the river is built up so rather than being dead flat there are lots more features to view. 

A massive cemetery just past the park, graves as far as the eye can see. All very well kept and tidy.

Looking to my right the Doncaster-Hull railway line crosses the river.

I passed lots of big houses with fine views of back gardens, some of them very elaborate. A few people seem to have extended their gardens onto the river bank, by mowing the grass and putting up fences. I don't know if they legitimately own the piece of land backing onto their property, or they hope to claim it one day by looking after it. Perhaps they just like things tidy around them. I feel as if I am walking through private property. Almost at the end of the houses right on the bend in the river is this picnic bench. It marks the spot where the ferry used to cross to Howdendyke on the other side. A convenient place to stop for ten minutes.

The river does a u turn at this point and goes underneath the M62 motorway. 

On the left hand side before the motorway is Westfield Lake. It would be nice to take a walk around the lake, but as you can see it is closed and there is a chain and padlock on the gate.  I won't be waiting two hours for it to open.

Now I am on the stretch between the M62 bridge and the Boothferry Swing Bridge. I can see a long line of traffic stationary on the roads approaching the swing bridge. Looks like this was the boat that they were waiting for to go through while it was open. Shame I didn't get there a few minutes earlier, I would have liked to see it opening and closing.

Never mind, here is the Boothferry Bridge close up. When this was built the ferry boat stopped running. I have crossed the river at this point to continue on the opposite bank.

I don't know if there is anyone up there in the control tower watching me. 

Great piece of engineering, built in the late 1920's. Here is a bit more information about it.

Now with the river on my left I continued along the bank. Now it's make my mind up time. Check how much time I have left and work out a suitable distance which will get me finished by around 5ish. Turning right along a track towards Asselby.

Reaching the road in Asselby I turned right to Knedlington. This is Old Hall, a four bedroom property and a grade 2 listed building. It was previously for sale in 2013.  I didn't see any signs of life, so I wondered if it was sold.

Don't you just love the dark pink colour of these blossoms. 

I trekked on to Howden. The Minster can be seen ages before you get there.

I love quirky houses and gardens. The occupants clearly love flowers and colour. All artificial except the green bush. It's right next to the Minster so everyone sees it. 

I had decided to go back to Goole by bus. I found the bus stop but there was no timetable to be seen. I asked at the Post Office, they sent me to the Butchers shop, I asked two ladies in the street and they thought it might be 4.30pm. I found the Town Council Office and they came up with the confirmation that it was 4.28pm, which gave me half an hour to bimble. A couple of photo's.

Howden seems like a nice place, probably worth another look when I have more time. So, a nice day out, nine miles walked and interesting stuff to see.

I'm off to the WI in Reepham near Lincoln tonight to listen to Jordan Cox talking about money saving. Looking forward to it. Here he is on the BBC website. 

Thank you for popping in, we'll catch up soon.
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