Day 22 - Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Distance Walked: 19km, Actual Time Taken: 4h 50m, Estimated Time Taken: 4h 15m
Ascent: 810m, Descent: 878m, # Times Lost: 0
Beer: 1 pint Cobra (Harmless)

 

Again, a discrepancy in estimated vs actual time taken because the route notes failed to take into account the climb up and down Roseberry Topping and then up again to rejoin the Cleveland Way (the 2nd peak after the 2km mark).  Still the walk after rejoining the path was easy enough and the weather was lovely.  Mild temperature, very little wind, a little high cloud but sunny and, best of all, no rain!

I took my time today.  My destination, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, was once a thriving Victorian era seaside resort.  I have to confess my idea of a seaside resort and those of the Victorians have little in common.  I expect sand and sunshine and warm weather.  They seem to be OK with just sea.  This point is roughly halfway through the walk. 

I'm taking a rest day here before tackling the cliff walking of the rest of the route.  The moors were spectacular but I'm looking forward to seeing some new sorts of scenery.   Although I may change my mind once I'm underway.  Below is a picture of the start of the walk out of town.

I'm not a huge fan of my B&B here.  Mainly because they've dispensed with the "&B" part.  I have a little studio apartment with a kitchenette in one corner of the room.  I have all the ingredients I need to cook myself my own Full English Breakfast.  I shouldn't be cooking!  I'm on holiday.  I'm trying to decide if I just have toast and/or cereal tomorrow or if I go to a local cafe for breakfast.  Although I suppose I could make myself an omlette.  Maybe.

For dinner I tried to get a table at the local Thai place as it was recommended to me and I'm tired of pub grub.  It was only 6pm and it was a big restaurant but it was jammed packed.  I have booked a table for tomorrow night instead.  For tonight I settled on a local Indian place called Spices.  It had plenty of free tables but I just put that down to being one of several in town.  However, I should have realised this was not a good sign on a Saturday night.  For a starter I had Chotpate Aloo which was described as crispy potatoes with chickpeas, egg and tamarind chutney.  It did have chickpeas and slices of hardboiled egg in it but no potatoes, crispy or otherwise and I seriously doubt tamarind ever came near it.  For main I had Roshuni Haash which was duck with garlic, coriander and "chef's special mixed spiced tomato".  It was described as medium hot but no chillis were harmed in the making of this dish.  Quite a lot of peanuts did seem to have met their end during its construction which was unexpected.  I had a side of Eggplant Bhaji, which tasted remarkable similar, but without the peanuts and some plain naan.   I didn't bother asking if they had kulfi or any other desserts, as the food only rated as Dull because I was feeling generous.  Better luck tomorrow hopefully.