On 18th January, and in fine weather, twenty-four ramblers met with Beth Andrews, and other members of the TVRIGS Group, at Clay Bank car park for walk along the escarpment of the Cleveland Hills to the Wainstones and back via Hasty Bank…
Meeting in the car park at Clay Bank before setting off for the climb to the top of the escarpment.
Looking north from Clay Bank toward Coate Moor and Roseberry Topping.
Beginning the climb to the top of the escarpment from Clay Bank.
A brief halt to get our breath while Beth describes the features to be seen during the walk.
The climb is an arduous one and beth halts around half way to discuss a nearby Jet mining site.
Image: Peter Appleton.
The group ascend the steep steps up to the escarpment with its wonderful views.
Image: Peter Appleton.
Beth and two members of the group appraching the top of the escarpment.
Image: Peter Appleton.
The group on the escarpment above the Wainstones where Beth discusses the origins of these enigmatic sandstones.
In a chilly NE breeze the group nestle amongst the boulders for shelter whilst Beth holds forth.
One of the boulders below the Wainstones bears cup-and-ring marks upon which Beth stands as she discusses it with the group.
A view of the Wainstones from below as we set off on the return along Hasty Bank.
We stop on Hasty Bank for lunch out of the chilly breeze where the sun warms a SW-facing hollow.
Beth preparing to talk about the important plant fossils to be found in the Saltwick Formation sandstones on Hasty Bank.
Image: Peter Appleton
A member of the RIGS Group listening to the interesting information imparted about plant fossils.
Image: Peter Appleton.
Even Moses was captivated.....
Image: Peter Appleton.
The group near Hasty Bank Farm as they approach the end of the walk.
Image: Peter Appleton
We would like to thank all who attended and assisted during another successful outing and look forward to seeing them, and any new ramblers, during our new itinerary of walks for 2011 which can be found here.
Wainstones Wander
On 18th January, and in fine weather, twenty-four ramblers met with Beth Andrews, and other members of the TVRIGS Group, at Clay Bank car park for walk along the escarpment of the Cleveland Hills to the Wainstones and back via Hasty Bank…
Meeting in the car park at Clay Bank before setting off for the climb to the top of the escarpment.
Looking north from Clay Bank toward Coate Moor and Roseberry Topping.
Beginning the climb to the top of the escarpment from Clay Bank.
A brief halt to get our breath while Beth describes the features to be seen during the walk.
The climb is an arduous one and beth halts around half way to discuss a nearby Jet mining site.
Image: Peter Appleton.
The group ascend the steep steps up to the escarpment with its wonderful views.
Image: Peter Appleton.
Beth and two members of the group appraching the top of the escarpment.
Image: Peter Appleton.
The group on the escarpment above the Wainstones where Beth discusses the origins of these enigmatic sandstones.
In a chilly NE breeze the group nestle amongst the boulders for shelter whilst Beth holds forth.
One of the boulders below the Wainstones bears cup-and-ring marks upon which Beth stands as she discusses it with the group.
A view of the Wainstones from below as we set off on the return along Hasty Bank.
We stop on Hasty Bank for lunch out of the chilly breeze where the sun warms a SW-facing hollow.
Beth preparing to talk about the important plant fossils to be found in the Saltwick Formation sandstones on Hasty Bank.
Image: Peter Appleton
A member of the RIGS Group listening to the interesting information imparted about plant fossils.
Image: Peter Appleton.
Even Moses was captivated.....
Image: Peter Appleton.
The group near Hasty Bank Farm as they approach the end of the walk.
Image: Peter Appleton
We would like to thank all who attended and assisted during another successful outing and look forward to seeing them, and any new ramblers, during our new itinerary of walks for 2011 which can be found here.