Glaisdale to Littlebeck

Well here we are nearly at the end of our journey and a weekend away with CHA in Whitby YHA was a fine way to finish. Abbey House belonged to CHA in recent years and was sold to YHA and completely refurbished recently. Parts of it date back to the 12th century but I don't think it was ghosts we could hear in the night........more like scouts!

It is set on the top of the cliff adjacent to Whitby Abbey and there are fine views from many of the rooms overlooking Whitby or the Abbey. I was in a room overlooking the car park, but that's another story! If we had been there when it was open we could have taken a free tour of the abbey, but if you follow this link you can take a virtual tour.

The walk from Glaisdale to Littlebeck passed through Grosmont where we spent some time experiencing the sights and sounds of the 1940s. Many people were dressed in uniform or period clothing and everything was there from musquash to pinnies! It was an interesting diversion and gave us all something to talk about as we made our way up the steep hill out of Grosmont and up on to the moors.

The weather was a bit misty and drizzly on the tops but very warm for the time of year and we saw sloes and damsons in abundance as we left Littlebeck on our way to Sleights station where William was waiting for us with the bus.