Day 12: Lovesome Hill to Ingleby Cross

Today was a continuation of yesterday's terrain, but thankfully not its weather.

Though not exactly wall to wall sunshine, at least it remained dry and our walk was mercifully short.

Breakfast at Lovesome Hill Farm was brilliant, and though we had no real need of the fuel for such a short (7.5 mile) walk, we took advantage of the farm reared bacon and specially made sausages.

Lovesome Hill Farm Gardens

At the very end of our walk, trying to cross the A19 felt like a live version of some video game - perhaps the originally named 'Crossy Road'.  Crossing four lanes of traffic, all doing 60- 70mph with no footbridge or pedestrian crossing is not exactly what you expect on the Coast to Coast, though it should be if you've read the book.

Megan pronounced, 'Now I know how hedgehogs feel.'

We arrived at Somerset House Farm, which is situated unfortunately right next to the A19, but otherwise is a delightful B&B.  We occupied all three bedrooms in the converted barn, had some minor fights with the showers but otherwise a successful overnight stop.

Steeling ourselves for the final three days of walking - tomorrow is meant to be 'the finest section of our marathon outside Lakeland' (according to Wainwright), and the weather is allegedly meant to be wonderful today :

After a rather cloudy start in some areas, it will be dry with long spells of sunshine, and feeling pleasant by the afternoon. Cooler, and possibly cloudier, near some coasts where onshore sea breezes will develop. Maximum Temperature 21°C

Information provided by the Met Office

I try not to be obsessed with the weather, but would prefer not to get a dousing as soon as I step one booted foot out the door.

Onward and upward to the North York Moors.