Day 8

Staying at 10th Aug - Stage 8: Richmond (milepost 117) to Ingleby Cross   23 miles

This is the longest stage of the crossing. The going is a mixture of quiet tarmac lanes, and footpaths, often very muddy, across the fields, where the going is slower. So be prepared for lots of mud! Many Coast-to-Coasters opt to divide the stage into two, taking an overnight stop at Danby Wiske (milepost 131). Others prefer to press on across the flat farmland of the Vale of Mowbray. Even such energetic individuals will inevitably stop for lunch at Danby Wiske, where the pub serves food well into the afternoon. The traditional Wainwright route goes via Ingleby Cross, but an alternative used by many Sherpa customers diverges at (milepost 135) and goes to the pretty village of Osmotherley. There are no shops en route so go shopping in Richmond. 

Staying at Park House Bed & Breakfast.

A countryside view of Ingleby Cross from the Richmond route