Sunday, 20th May 2018
| Walk: | Stone Circle, Sunbiggin, Great Asby Scar, Beacon Hill, Robin Hood's Grave | ||
| Start Point: | Orton | Grid Reference: | NY 621 082 |
| Distance: | 13 miles | Ascent: | 1570 feet |
| Time: | 6 hours | ||
| Weather: | Sunny and mild | ||
| Comments: | Footpaths through fields and onto limestone pavement | ||
One of many stone circles in this area
Ian rescues a lamb that had got stuck between the gate and the wall
Early purple orchid
Walking beside the limestone pavement . . .
beafore detouring onto it . . .
with clear clints and grikes
A short ascent takes us to . . .
a cross that marks the position of a beacon . . .
with its own information plaque
Limestone kiln . . .
which tempts myself and . . .
John to take an elevated view
All Saints Church in Orton is dominated by the 16th Century perpendicular tower
In 2007 the tower was treated with a coat of lime to help prevent damage from damp