1. The first obstacle is the first (of many ) stiles. This follows a path with overgrown nettles 0.3 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
2. Muddy area in field between first and second stiles 0.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
3. After another overgrown section with high growing nettles, there is the busy A172 road to navigate. Visibility is good in both directions 0.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
4. After the next field there is a narrow bridge with stiles both before and after 1 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
5. The right of way is being disputed by the landowner. It is possible to follow the prescribed route, but easier to divert a little following the established track, with the horses on your right. Look out for this gate t o get you back onto the route 1.3 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
6. Follow the road south. Note there is only intermittent path. Look for this sign for the Quorn factory and take the next left turning along a lane 2.2 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
7. After the lane, skirt around some cottages and through a couple of gates or stiles. Once you leave Cringle View Plantation (sign posted), follow the fields looking out for this tree. There is a stile on your left in the hedge just BEFORE this tree 3.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
8. Once across the stile, head diagonally across the field towards a gate and stile 3.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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9. Once across the stile, head diagonally across the field towards a gate and stile 3.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
10. Once you arrive in Great Broughton village (crossing another couple of stiles) you reach a road. Turn LEFT and look for the stile in the hedge opposite, about 50m down the road 3.8 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
11. After more stiles, and a short track, you arrive at one of the worst obstacles on the route. This is muddy even after 2 weeks without rain. There is a lot of low hanging trees, meaning you have to crouch. Difficult to pass 4.5 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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12. After more stiles, and a short track, you arrive at one of the worst obstacles on the route. This is muddy even after 2 weeks without rain. There is a lot of low hanging trees, meaning you have to crouch. Difficult to pass 4.5 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
13. Immediately after the mud is a very narrow stile (about 50 cm) NOT the narrowest part of the route 4.5 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
14. After keeping to the edge of the first field, with VERY little clearance in places, follow the TRACTOR lines straight across the next field. Look for the bridge on your left after about 400 m 4.9 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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15. After keeping to the edge of the first field, with VERY little clearance in places, follow the TRACTOR lines straight across the next field. Look for the bridge on your left after about 400 m 4.9 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
16. After the bridge, turn right and follow the path (more overgrowth including nettles) across 2 stiles which border a farm. Cross the field to another stile and the pond 5.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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17. After the bridge, turn right and follow the path (more overgrowth including nettles) across 2 stiles which border a farm. Cross the field to another stile and the pond 5.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
18. You may need to divert slightly form the path around the pond as it is often waterlogged. The landowner has provided an easy alternative. Head toward the hills 5.7 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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19. You may need to divert slightly form the path around the pond as it is often waterlogged. The landowner has provided an easy alternative. Head toward the hills 5.7 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
20. Begin the ascent at Hedgecutter’s Cottage. The route is on your left, over another stile. The climb is easy to follow but across uneven ground under the trees. Probably about a 40% climb 6.2 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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21. Begin the ascent at Hedgecutter’s Cottage. The route is on your left, over another stile. The climb is easy to follow but across uneven ground under the trees. Probably about a 40% climb 6.2 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
22. After another wobbly stile, join the forestry track, going right. This is a tough climb on good ground. I east image it at 50-60% and it last for about 600m 6.6 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
23. Follow the route from the top of the climb in a southerly direction. Look out for this finger sign and go straight on. 7.4 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
24. Go through a gate and immediately turn left through a hedge. Watch out for nesting lapwings. Cross the field diagonally (some of it boggy) and go through the gap in the dry stone wall. This is the NARROWEST lint of the route (11cm) 7.7 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
25. Take the gully immediately ahead (uphill - 40%) and then follow the quad bike tracks before taking another gully up hill (40%) onto the moor. The gully’s can flood in heavy rain 7.7 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
26. Once on top of the moor, follow the gamekeepers track (suitable for vehicles) going RIGHT until you come to a fork in the track. Take the LEFT fork which becomes more of a path 9.2 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
27. As the track becomes a path again (after the fork) it starts to descend. Gradually the quality of the path worsens and is harder to walk on 9.8 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
28. The path continues to descend into Chop Gate, and is variable in quality. Eventually, the village is reached at a chapel which brings you onto a road. 11.1 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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29. The path continues to descend into Chop Gate, and is variable in quality. Eventually, the village is reached at a chapel which brings you onto a road. 11.1 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
30. Turn right then right again to continue in a southerly direction along the Helmsley road (there is a tarmac path) to arrive at the Village Hall, passing a pub for refreshments. Either make for excellent ends to the route and sources of refreshments 11.6 km from start — 14 Jun 2021
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31. Turn right then right again to continue in a southerly direction along the Helmsley road (there is a tarmac path) to arrive at the Village Hall, passing a pub for refreshments. Either make for excellent ends to the route and sources of refreshments 11.6 km from start — 14 Jun 2021