Day 4: Croft-on-Tees to Richmond

This is a varied walk with a spectacular end. The first 4.5 miles of the route to North Cowton is quite intricate as we cross farmland, lots of fields and stiles, passing right by the Croft Motor Racing Circuit. North Cowton has no church so we have arranged a stop in the village hall. After North Cowton, we take a bridleway for 2.5 miles, passing woods and with wide open views, and then a quiet straight road leads us to a prayer stop in Scorton. Soon after Scorton, we start following a path along the River Swale, diverting away from it for a late lunch in the very large The Farmers Arms. After lunch we follow the riverside path under the A1(M) and to reach a prayer stop in Brompton-on-Swale. Then it is tracks and paths and a bit of road to reach the ruins of Easby Abbey and a prayer stop in the adjacent church. A stretch along or close to the river takes us to the famous Richmond Waterfall and then beneath the defences of Richmond Castle. Finally we ascend a long flight of steps to reach the large market square of Richmond from where it is a short walk to the hall.

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