Absolutely Bongers

 Not a cock a doodle do did we hear until 7 am! That Cockerel stayed silent, but I'm sure it wasn't because he wanted too. No, it was because the farmer didn't let it out of the Coop until then.

Glorious sunshine today, and just in time for the Bank Holiday. A lazy day for us too, no visiting ruins or houses with gardens, no, we decided to try those single track roads with hairpin bends on the Yorkshire Moors. Absolutely bongers in a large vehicle but a lot of fun! The views would have been stunning if it hadn't been so hazy but spying a large concrete structure in the distance, and with a convenient layby to stop at, pulled over for a walk.

 

Nothing to be seen at the cross, no information as to why it was there, a bit of a wasted walk really, but I did see some fascinating wildlife on the way back so all was not lost. A large sign on the road got us intrigued, and before we set off, walked to have a look at what we were about to face. 

 

The start of Chimney Hill

And as we started the walk back to MB, spied this!

 

Amazing what one finds when ones not looking.

That incline, wow really steep and even with MB in first gear, Ian had to keep his foot on the brakes. I do hope MB's brakes are man enough for tomorrow's trip to Thirsk because there is a notorious part of the A170 at Sutton Bank which we will be going along.

  This excerpt found on the web, Caravans are prohibited from going up or down Sutton Bank, near Thirsk due to its steep gradient and hairpin bend. An alternative route is clearly signposted through Coxwold and Ampleforth

Motorhome's apparently are not banned, so it will be an interesting drive to Thirsk.

And wildlife seen on the walk,

It could be a Mottled beauty or Latticed Heath. I have no idea really as this was all I could find on the web,

A Small Copper on a daisy chain flower

Could be a Meadow Pipit

Green Tiger Beetle

Black ribbed golden ground beetle