Day 9 - Reeth to Richmond

10.4 miles. Leaving Reeth, head for Marrick Priory, then a gentle climb up through bluebell woods and open fields to Marske and beyond. More lovely woods before the distinctive castle and town buildings of Richmond come into view ...
Coast to Coast Path, Day 9. Reeth to Richmond. 10.4 miles.
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Reeth
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The River Swale just beyond Reeth
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Entering the woods, Marrick Priory
In the wood. " A flagged path leads upwards alongside a wall: a delightful interlude, the way being edged by floriferous banks."
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"More walled fields follow: there is no visible path, but stiles of the 'squeeze-through' type indicate the right of way."
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Heading down the road to Marske
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Heading towards Whitcliffe Scar
Lunch spot by Clapgate Beck
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Tree stump, Applegarth
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Harry performs an elegant 'squeeze-through', Low Applegarth Farm
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Arty-farty ferny-werny
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Emerging bracken
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Dappled sunlight, Whitcliffe Wood
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Richmond bench with town and castle in the distance
"View of Richmond" plaque, same bench
Picturesque Richmond from Westfield