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Itinerary
St Bee's to Ennerdale Bridge
Ennerdale Bridge to Rosthwaite
Rosthwaite to Patterdale
Patterdale to Shap
Shap to Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen to Keld
Keld to Grinton Lodge
Grinton Lodge to Catterick Bridge
Catterick Bridge to Ingleby Cross
Ingleby Cross to Clay Bank Top
Clay Bank Top to Glaisdale
Glaisdale to Robin Hood's Bay
Robin Hood's Bay to Scarborough

Miles 13.0
14.5
15.4
15.5
19.3
14.0
12.2
14.0
16.7
11.2
18.5
17.4
15.1

      Required Ordnance Survey Maps:
      (Explorer Series 1:25,000)

• OL33 St Bee's Head to Keld
• OL34 Keld to Robin Hood's Bay
• 303 Whitehaven and Workington
• OL4 English Lakes - North Western Area
• OL5 English Lakes - North Eastern Area
• OL19 Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley
• OL30 Yorkshire Dales - North & Central Areas
• 302 Northallerton & Thirsk
• OL26 North York Moors - West
• OL27 North York Moors - East
  
  
• Read personal journals of walking the Coast to Coast Path on my Links Page

Deke makes his crossing of the River Swale	I wade over the river with a bigger stick!

Reeth was only seen in the distance during this Coast to Coast walk as Deke and I left Grinton Lodge on a direct path towards Marrick. The paths were clear although we added a little distance by going to our left at Cogden Hall when we should have gone right. A spell of road walking followed and we soldiered on to the river. My pains and swellings were a tadge better but still with me. I could walk with a decent pace now though and kept up with Deke once more. We reached Marrick Abbey but suddenly came across an obstacle - THE RIVER SWALE!! On the map it indicated an old ford crossing but it had never been used in donkeys. The river was in a good flow following recent rain and caused the two of us to hesitate. It was a case of 3 miles back or off with the trousers. Off with the trousers it was and we crossed gingerly with the aid of large sticks as supports. We both managed to get across without falling in the river which was surprising.

Marrick Abbey is now a working farm	Deke in Marske with our Canadian friends

Onwards to Richmond via the traditional route including a low level alternative near the town which saved us nothing at all. We had lunch in the square and then continued on to Catterick Bridge. When we got there we met pre-arranged transportation. At this stage it was bye to Deke who was leaving the walk now. My companion for the last eight days left at Northallerton Station. After a yummy fish and chip lunch I headed straight for my sister Anne's bathroom for a long soak in soothing ointments followed by a massage of the aching knee and feet - bliss!

The River Swale is now quieter at Easby	The Coast to Coast path bisects a cultivated field

A final note - Thanks Deke, a great companion on a truly great walk. I will remember all the splendid conversations, the general guidance you gave me, your natural history knowledge which is extensive, and your snoring...which is very noisy!