Day 5: Richmond to Bedale

After Mass in St Joseph and St Francis Xavier church we descend the hill down to the river Swale. We walk alongside the river and past Richmond's “jewel in the crown” - their waterfall. Crossing the river on the road bridge, we then follow the river out of Richmond. Soon we are crossing countryside - if it is sunny expect to see sheep huddled in the shade of large trees. The next urban area is Colburn where we pass a small well stocked shop selling ice-creams and cold drinks before reaching St Cuthbert's church for a prayer stop. They have a loo. The next stage involves crossing a ford so be careful of wobbly stepping stones and, if you have them, use poles or at least go across in pairs. You may get wet feet if you aren't careful! Our next prayer stop is in Holy Trinity church in Tunstall. Our next stage is to go to the Greyhound Inn in Hackforth. You may see, and walk close to, many deer on the farms along the way. We expect to arrive at 14:15 and the landlord has agreed for us to eat our sandwiches inside the pub or order food off their menu (it includes pizzas). The route to Great Crakehall is along small country roads with some blind bends and small hills so take care. The prayer stop will be in St Gregory's church (that also has a loo). The final stage to Bedale is across countryside, a railway line (don't forget to “Stop, Look, Listen”) and along the edge of a sports field. We expect to arrive at Bedale's St Gregory's Church around 17:30.

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