Coast to Coast: Solo Hiking Across the Country - Day 12 (4K)
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Day 12 of solo hiking the Coast to Coast. I packed away my tent early, leaving Danby Wiske as I had a long day's hike ahead of me.
I trekked through meadows with playful wild hare, enchanting overgrown paths of flowers, trees and shrubbery with glimpses of golden light flittering between the leaves above as they swayed in the breeze.
I also came across the coolest honesty box... a fridge, fully stocked with anything a hiker could wish for! Water, energy drinks, chocolate, sweets, plasters, bug repellant, and much more. I took a Bounty & a Lucozade to fuel myself for the morning into the afternoon.
More green meadows greeted me as I approached Ingleby, and I met up with a few other C2C-ers as we crossed the intense 'interstate' as they called it (they were Americans). Such lovely people to walk with, we reached Ingleby and its quaint charm was a welcome treat. We stopped at a cafe for some lunch, I had eggs florentine which was to die for, as well as a pint of refreshing Wainwright's lager.
The Americans left as Ingleby was their stop for the day, despite it being early afternoon, this would be a short day for most people (not for me!). I was shortly joined by Gonnie & Bert, the Dutch couple who I'd spent the evening with the previous night in Danby Wiske! We chatted before it was time for me to get a move on. I also spotted Marie pitching her tent on my way out of Ingleby, I stopped for a nice quick chat with her too.
I knew this would be the last time I'd see my friends from the trail, and I was right. I pushed on further as everyone stopped to finish their days hike, while I'd only be halfway on my own day's journey.
A feeling of loneliness & solitude, bittersweet yet I felt good. The weather certainly helped, despite temperatures rising above the mid twenties celcius, the glorious sunshine made every step so worth it.
I eventually reached Beacon Hill, a modest climb to what would be the official start of the North York Moors. On I hiked over the moorlands, taking in this brand new view of lands new to my eyes, from a height I'd not experienced since around Kirkby Stephen and Keld.
I decided my night's stop would be Lordstones Country park, a campsite a few more miles ahead. I managed to take advantage of their new backpacker's rate at a bargain!
The trail took me through some woodlands that I'd never forget for as long as I live... Wildlife charmed me at every turn, birdsong constant and melodic, green foliage the greenest I'd ever seen and flowers, trees and plants in full bloom. It was perfect, truly perfect.
Passing through a field of Highland Coos then led me up a steep incline before reaching Carlton Bank where I met some cyclists who took my picture.
Lordstones was less than a half hour away, and I felt the excitement kick in. Once I reached the Country Park, I checked in, pitched up in a quiet section all to myself, ate an amazing veggie & halloumi kebab at their on-site restaurant, and took a stroll by the Lordstones stone circle as the sun set, and what a sight. The orange horizon glowed as the setting sun backlit against the ancient stones, I felt grateful and truly lucky to experience it, and again, a memory and feeling I'll never forget.
I watched the moon rise as the sun set, got ready for bed and slept well in my tent, thinking about the coming days nearing the end of my journey on the Coast to Coast, as the next day would be the penultimate day on the trail.
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Of all the videos of yours that I've seen Tiny Pine (and I will I admit I have not seen them all) this is hands down the best one by a country mile. The light, the greenery, the countryside, the wide shots, the zoom ins and close ups, the little country tea room, the musical interludes, the blue sky, your commentary, the way your mood seemed brighter. All of it is utterly wonderful and hugely inspirational..
If you manage to film some videos in 2024 then please make more like this one. Love it.
What a lovely comment, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it so much, it’s one of my personal favourites too 😁 the weather was absolutely perfect for the amazing scenery I had, I got lucky with it for sure!
After all the years they finallly found a cross country route from the A1 at Brompton on Swale to Ingoldby Cross. That whole section used to be a road only route. Yes we had the country side to Look At, but you was still walking along a country road. It was a simple case of head down and plod on, one step after another til you reached Ingoldby Cross. OK it was only one days hiking but at least it was a quiet country road, except at harvesting time when most of us were walking. I still remember the views ahead. Its bring back some Happy Memories for me. Thank You. Tony in Essex
What an awesome watch that was. Some great scenery, love the time lapse walking, and to end with an amazing sunset in the lordstones location. Just perfect.
Thank you so much, happy you liked it ☺️ I was super lucky to get such nice weather with the scenery!
I am watching these as i am doing the coast to coast myself soon. These are the most informative videos that i have seen. Loads of useful information and tips. I admire you for being a solo female backpacker, as i am one myself. It's a great sense of achievement to walk a national trail carrying all your own camping gear - proper backpacking rather than slack packing (baggage transfer). Well done on your achievement. Love that you are honest about your feelings and emotions. We all have a little wobble from time to time ❤
That’s so lovely of you to say! It’s always so nice to meet another solo female backpacker too, have an amazing time on the CTC, I’m sure you will!😁♥️
You will be happy at the end of the day ..... most of the uphill section today is in the shade while you pass through the woods. Then its a constant up and down until you reach the Pub at the other side of Rosebury Topping. The Sea is not visible for a day or so yet and when you do see it there are still a few more miles to hike until you start your decent into RHB. The Hike OUT OF RHB is more than most can take. So either plan on a night in RHB or get a friend to pick you up. BUT you still have one more surprise to come before you reach RHB. Tony in Essex
Stunning! 🙌
Were they leverets ?
Cracked clay paths is a good sign of dry weather 😊
I think the big brown cows were Jerseys
You're even making electricity pylon wires against a blue sky artistic! 😁
Bumping into the same people sounds nice, I wonder if there's CtC discussion forum where you can keep in touch with people ?
They need to put these honesty shops in the shade - having a fridge in direct sunlight must use loads of electricity
Yeah the latest Eurofighter Typhoon fighter planes have really variable sound - noisy when they're going away from you, and quiet when flying towards you. And you often can't see them.
Perhaps the other girls tent was a Lanshan - brown lightweight ?
£26.50 was a rip off, glad that they reduced it to £14
The sunset at Lordstones was just perfect.
That was special, thanks for sharing, Jennifer 🙏😊
Yes I think they were, probably older ones or young adult hares. Was so special to see them.
Haha thank you, I do quite like the pylon wire shot! And probably, although some of them have reached out to me via this channel as they’ve found my videos! It’s nice for them to relive the trail this way I imagine. I’d love to connect with all the others as well!
I’m often used to the jets that fly over the lakes as they’re of course loud but that one was something else, it was absolutely booooming 😂 must just be a different jet like you one you mentioned.
And it could’ve been the Lanshan though I don’t remember, however she camped next to me the following night at the Lion Inn at Blakey so you might get a glimpse in that video, I haven’t seen the footage just yet I’ll be going though it tomorrow ☺️
And I’m super glad to have camped at Lordstones, it was such a treat. And the new rate was such a godsend 😂
Happy you liked it!☺️
Once you get on the disused rail bed across Rosebury Topping the travelling gets alot quicker. Tony in Essex
Happy birthday tiny pine from the West Highland Way 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much, and absolutely best of luck on your journey! I hope all goes well and I’m sure you’ll have an incredible time 😁
Thank you for another great video, the views were wonderful and fantastic sunset. Thank you for taking us with you.
Happy you think so, I definitely felt lucky to be there in such idyllic conditions 😁
This has now become my favourite episode.I think my previous favourite was maybe eight ornine, possibly 10? I can’t remember exactly. But yes, this one was sublime. The amount of greenery was so relaxing. The amount of birds, singing and twittering was wonderful.And yet again the music accompanying is absolutely perfect.What really stood out to be more than anything on this video is just how much you seem to be enjoying it, it was quite tangible and the cherry on the cake was the sunset at Lord Stones stone circle. And I’m so glad you got the reduced rate for the camping. And a Bolton lass. I had an idea that it was maybe Bolton, Preston, as it sounded so familiar to me as I’m in Rochdale.
And it does look like an absolutely stunning campsite. I am now 100% fully chilled. Thank you so much for what you do and for sharing it.
Aw thank you I’m so pleased you think so! And same, I think this one is tied favourite with days 3, 4, 7, 8 & 9 for me! (I have quite a few favourites 😂) but yeah this one definitely stands out I think as the colours & landscape are just something else. I feel so lucky to have seen it like this!
The sunset was so special, with the moon and the setting, what a perfect evening honestly. I try my best not to take things like this for granted, as I’ve been on the other side of camping where so many things have gone wrong, so when things are as good as that night was, I make sure I don’t lose sight of it & constantly remind myself to be grateful.
Oh nice I’m glad you picked something up in my accent! I do hear the Boltonian in it but there’s definitely something else there that I’m not sure of, I think it was a mix of growing up with friends with different accents & watching American TV as a kid 😂
Thank you as always for the lovely words!
@@Orenjen you’re welcome. And just briefly, yes, I have definitely heard stronger Bolton accent. But I knew you was from somewhere fairly close. Anyway thank you for your kind reply. Take care👍👍
Saw the notification.
Rushed over.
Saw 14 hours to wait.
Nooooooo!!!!!!!
Haha sorry!😂 not long now!
I just paused the video and found my old C2C Guide Book and the price I wrote down in 1980 was £5 per tent (NOT PER PERSON) at the Lords Stone site. I carried on for another hour and wild camped. Tony in Essex.
Wow that’s cheap still! Lordstones was a lovely site & very friendly staff. So nice that you still have your old guide book 😁
Beautifully crafted Video and a fantastic view of our lovely countryside 😊 cant wait to finish planning over the coming weeks. You sould be proud of all you're achievements 👏 well done you absolutely stunning ❤
Thank you again for all the lovely words, it means the world that you enjoyed it so much! Absolute best of luck for your adventure!😁♥️
@Orenjen No thank-you you've honestly got me excited to getting back to planning this . Mental health has got alot to awnser for,( seeing your struggIes on youre journey hit home ) i too have struggled with anxiety over the years . And as someone who's normally quite upbeat the chrons has knocked my confidence abit you're videos have honestly helped me it's been a pleasure watching you sould be very proud 👏 x
The climb is not that steep BUT the squeezes between some of the tall rocks can be, I ended up taking my 60 Litre Rucksac off and carrying it on my head through some of the taller narrower sections. Tony in Essex
Breathtaking episode as well as thumbnail, you nailed it here my friend!
Aw thank you so much!
It's absolutely stunning scenery around that area, Jennifer. And as always, an excellent vlog 👌 I must try and do the Coast to Coast myself. I have the Gritstone Trail planned for 21st & 22nd May this year, which I am really excited about. Also, the limestone way over no specific date, which will be 3 days. Sat awaiting your next installment 😉👌👌
Oh awesome, yeah the Gritstone Trail is a brilliant one, I hiked that in August 2022. And the Limestone Way is on my list of hikes to do this year too! Also not sure when I’ll do it but definitely gonna be a 2024 one.
Best of luck with your hikes and I’m glad you liked the video!☺️
Enjoying watching your films, was lovely meeting you on the trail last year. Danby Wiske was my favourite evening and camps of my c2c, and your camp spot in the field at Lordstones looked nicer then the woodland marked pitch I had. Maybe you got the discount as you booked same day, I’d booked over month earlier, so full rate. I met up with Gonnie & Bert again in Glaisdale and the American couple on the walk to Blakey Ridge….I forgot to ask their names too. Keep doing what your doing, so relaxing to watch your channel. Marie. Xx
Hi Marie so glad you found the channel! It was such a lovely evening to meet you and the others, and you’re lucky to have seen them again as I didn’t see anyone else I knew after I saw you at Ingleby!
And yeah, did they not say anything to you about the new backpacker rate at Lordstones? I can’t imagine they would as they’d lose a bit of money from it as you’d pre booked, I wish I had a way to let you know somehow, the woman on the phone said it was a new rate so I wonder if maybe your call asking if they do prompted it possibly? I can imagine they would’ve had other people asking too as £26.50 is a bit much for a regular non electric pitch.
Another beautiful video luv. well done.👍
Thank you so much 🤗
There is NO MOTORWAY along the route except the M6 near Shap. I think you mean the A1M which is upto Motorway standard but is stil an A Road, but you walked under that to get to Brompton on Swale, I think you must mean the A19? Tony in Essex.
I camped at lordstones and also thought I was in the wrong place outside the boundary fence. A couple who were doing the c2c arrived later than me and pitched in the ground by the pods. Also the stones aren't ancient. I was taking photos of them and an old lady walking a dog informed me someone planted them purposely to appear like they were some ancient stones
It’s a lovely campsite, and thank you for the info! 😁
New subscriber. I'm just starting on coast to coast day 3 . ♥️
Welcome!! It’s good to have you here, hope you enjoy the videos! 😁
Good luck mate - not the best of weather to make the crossing.
Nice video 😊 thank you
No problem glad you enjoyed☺️
Loving it 👏
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On a clear day, you can see the sea as far back as Scarth Wood Moor. We were lucky and one of our group had a brilliant zoom which allowed us to take pictures of the tramp ships sailing the North Sea.
Another brill video.
Definitely lucky! I think I could only just see it on the horizon, but wow to be able to see the ships would've felt amazing!
Always beautiful scenery
Love the energy 👏👏
Unfortunately since Covid, a lot of campsites have put their prices up I have found. Many in the lake district are between £20-25 a night with no backpacker rates and not much in the way of facilities 😕 and that's not in the summer season
Yeah I’ve noticed that too, some places are a bit extortionate, probably best to opt for wild camping in some cases. Personally I’m trying to get myself back into wild camping, as for the past 4 years since I’ve started I’ve had no issue with it until around a year ago my anxiety flared and I’ve only been twice since last Feb.
So relaxing to watch,Just one word for you and your adventures Jennifer, Lovely.🙏👍
Thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thank you ☺️✨
Pretty sure campsites have to accommodate you if you're a walk in and you get a walk in rate...always ask for the walk in rate
Yeah some do but I’ve had others that don’t, I definitely got lucky this time round with it!
Scarth Wood Moor - which one of the three trees there was the wood, do you think?
Haha!😂
Looks like a really great day this one. I'm planning on stopping at Lordstones when I do my own C2C. Did you book camping or just rock up? cheers!
I called a few hours before turning up, I’d say book in advance anyway just in case but I’m sure you wouldn’t have an issue just turning up. Though depends on how busy it is of course
Okay, I have to ask 44:00 onwards, why did you keep stopping and turning around every few seconds? :)
Haha I don’t think it was a conscious decision 😂 I think as I was discussing Danby etc I just turned to face the direction I came from for reference? And I think when I’m chatting away (as I do a bit too much), I like to give a little bit of variation of scenery 😅
20 miles a day is possible, but 15 miles per day is more realistic.
For sure, I’ve hiked 20+ miles a few times in the past and it’s knackering, I much prefer 12-17 mile days!
@@Orenjen I would now be happy to reach the end of a 5 mile hike on flat ground. Tony in Essex
Those bulls were cows luv just because they have horns doesnt make them a bull. Sorry to sound crewd you need to look between there legs Bulls dont have udders😇👍
Haha true, and sometimes I'm a little too far away to check 😂 I can tell if it's a bull due to their neck size usually, they're shaped a little different too
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