Day 6 - Monday 11 June 2018
Saltburn to Runswick Bay (12.8 miles)
After Breakfast we caught the 1000 bus to Saltburn from Runswick Bay and after a quick visit to Sainsburys we walked down to the sea front and were greeted with fog & sea mist. It was quite humid with a welcoming light breeze which we hoped would blow the misty conditions somewhere else. As we headed along the promenade the visibility was not getting any better therefore we decided to make an early pit stop in Camfields Espresso Cafe to see if a bit of Cake & Hot Chocolate would shift the foggy mist - luckily it did!
By about 1230 it was a totally different day as we continued along the sea front towards the public footpath that would take us up on to the cliff above Saltburn. Once on top of the cliff the walking was delightful - a long grassy section along Saltburn Scar all the way to Skinningrove and it was here that the weather became overcast for the rest of the walk unfortunately. Skinningrove is a very quiet former fishing village with a pleasant beach at Cattersty Sands, split in half by a long jetty.
The route continued above White Stones and the village of Boulby, home of the mine which produces an agricultural fertiliser called potash and then dropped down into Staithes. This village was formerly one of the many fishing centres in England, however Staithes is now largely a tourist destination and is also famous for the fact that Captain James Cook once worked in the village as a Grocer's Apprentice. Staithes also has a lovely pub perched right on the seafront - The Cod & Lobster and we stopped here for a while to partake of a nice cool drink before heading steeply out of the village.
Continuing along the cliff to Port Mulgrave it was sad to see such clear evidence of erosion all along this section and there were several short diversions in place to avoid the worst of the landslides. We arrived back in Runswick Bay just after 1800 and after a clean up adjourned for Dinner in the hotel - this time without the "Drunk in Residence" who was thankfully having a night off.
By about 1230 it was a totally different day as we continued along the sea front towards the public footpath that would take us up on to the cliff above Saltburn. Once on top of the cliff the walking was delightful - a long grassy section along Saltburn Scar all the way to Skinningrove and it was here that the weather became overcast for the rest of the walk unfortunately. Skinningrove is a very quiet former fishing village with a pleasant beach at Cattersty Sands, split in half by a long jetty.
The route continued above White Stones and the village of Boulby, home of the mine which produces an agricultural fertiliser called potash and then dropped down into Staithes. This village was formerly one of the many fishing centres in England, however Staithes is now largely a tourist destination and is also famous for the fact that Captain James Cook once worked in the village as a Grocer's Apprentice. Staithes also has a lovely pub perched right on the seafront - The Cod & Lobster and we stopped here for a while to partake of a nice cool drink before heading steeply out of the village.
Continuing along the cliff to Port Mulgrave it was sad to see such clear evidence of erosion all along this section and there were several short diversions in place to avoid the worst of the landslides. We arrived back in Runswick Bay just after 1800 and after a clean up adjourned for Dinner in the hotel - this time without the "Drunk in Residence" who was thankfully having a night off.
Above the pier at Saltburn - they were doing work on the Funicular Railway hence the fencing.
Heading down to the Pier - at this moment it didn't look too good for views today
Saltburn Pier
Well if the weather is manky there is only one thing for it I suppose
See what happens when you stop for cake - you would think this was a different day
Our onward route above Saltburn Scar
And up we go - next stop Skinningrove
Passing the cracked Cleveland Coast sign on Saltburn Scar
Saltburn Scar was a lovely stretch of walking
The "Charm Bracelet" sculpture near Saltburn.
Each charm is a three dimensional image representing a story of local culture, tradition or folklore.
Each charm is a three dimensional image representing a story of local culture, tradition or folklore.
The Huntcliffe Guibal Fan House near Warsett Hill.
The building housed a large fan that provided ventilation to the old ironstone mines, with which this area is peppered.
The mines were in operation roughly from the 19th century until the mid 20th century and are all now extinct.
The building housed a large fan that provided ventilation to the old ironstone mines, with which this area is peppered.
The mines were in operation roughly from the 19th century until the mid 20th century and are all now extinct.
Heading down to Skinningrove - Cowbar Nab, Staithes is in the distance
The jetty at Skinningrove was built in 1886 and opened in 1888.
It was used for loading pig iron from the Skinningrove Works on to ships for transport to Grangemouth in Scotland.
It was used for loading pig iron from the Skinningrove Works on to ships for transport to Grangemouth in Scotland.
Cattersty Sands at Skinningrove
The Repus at Skinningrove.
This vessel was a working fishing coble based at Whitby then later abandoned at South Gare, near the entrance to the River Tees.
It was due to be part of a bonfire when it was rescued and brought to Skinningrove, the home of its owner.
The boat was restored and wooden figures added to recognise those lost at sea in this area.
This vessel was a working fishing coble based at Whitby then later abandoned at South Gare, near the entrance to the River Tees.
It was due to be part of a bonfire when it was rescued and brought to Skinningrove, the home of its owner.
The boat was restored and wooden figures added to recognise those lost at sea in this area.
Wild Poppies near Skinningrove
A poem from Ted to Pauline etched into the cliff face near Staithes
Above the harbour at Staithes
The harbour entrance at Staithes with Cowbar Nab to the left
The lovely pub at Staithes virtually in the harbour - the menu looked very enticing.
Fudge gives me a disapproving look as I make my way into a pint of Apples
The steep ascent out of Staithes
Approaching our digs at Runswick Bay - this had been an excellent days walking
Another big day for the little fella
Overnight Accommodation
4 nights in the Runswick Bay Hotel
4 nights in the Runswick Bay Hotel
Day 6 Data
Mileage
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Ascent
Cumulative Mileage
Time
Total Ascent
Cumulative Ascent
12.8 miles
58 miles
7hrs 15mins (including a 1hr 15mins stop in Sandsend)
2811ft
14197ft
58 miles
7hrs 15mins (including a 1hr 15mins stop in Sandsend)
2811ft
14197ft