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17. An ~8 miles/12 km circular walk from Goathland - Part 1 - Mallyan Spout - Wheeldale Moor - Roman Road
You walk through some most pleasant countryside down into the valley of Wheeldale Beck starting from by the side of the Mallyan spout Hotel.
The path is a bit of a rocky-muddy scramble in places, so take care!
Eventually Mallyan Spout is reached.
You follow the river bank of Wheeldale Beck climbing gently upwards.
Hunt House (1900).
Near Wheeldale Lodge (once a YHA youth hostel), what remains alive of this old Scots pine is growing down wind!
Wheeldale Beck is crossed by stepping stones, whose orange-brown colouration betrays the iron in the stones.
After the stepping stones you climb up onto Wheeldale Moor.
Eventually the Roman Road is reached. You can see the camber clearly on this stretch of the road.
The original curb stones can be seen quite clearly as a neat line on the left of the road.
* The famous and attractive seaside town of Whitby is beloved by many tourists * There are lots of historic and heritage attractions and places to stay and eat for its many visitors * Also, there are plenty of beaches, and coastal, as well as inland, towns and villages and walks to explore * * page updated July 22nd 2007 * EMAIL Phil Brown * images-photographs-pictures © Dr W P Brown * |
