There is a place where the wild things go, so they tell me. Possibly just another myth but if it exists I’ve found a few of them over the years. So, after months of media scaremongering with if’s, but’s and maybe’s, coupled with a billion theories on the present situation which no one has a clue about, we made a decision. “Off to the moors,” we cried. I booked us into the Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar, which straddles a cliff edge overlooking the North Sea.




Exploration began immediately (I was rather keen to get back before nightfall) We decided on a short walk, although the Princess and I never achieve this, due to our loss of concentration and constant banter 😂



It soon became evident we were not alone, although I’m not sure these could be classed as ‘wildlife,’ the horse was friendly as were the young bulls but after spotting Daddy we decided against crossing the field 🥴



After chatting away for nearly two hours and eventually checking the map, it was evident that we were going to have to cover 6 miles (10k) and climb the equivalent of 90 sets of stairs (according to Garmin), so we headed back. The long walk was supposed to be tomorrow!



As we approached the hotel from a different angle we debated on the castle structure which we hadn’t noticed before. The Princess thought it was Roman whereas I with my vast reading of Bernard Cornwell novels knew it to be Norman. We were a little disappointed to find out it was in fact built by the Reverend Dr Willis in the 1800’s There were some great views of the sea, once inside and of course every castle should have a reclining Princess! 😂



So, the first day of exploration done, we headed to our room to prepare for a night of good food, wine and merriment. But I wasn’t expecting the view of Robin Hoods Bay from our hotel room window which strangely enough was our hiking aim for the morrow, gee it looks a long way. I hope you all had a lovely weekend my friends 🙏❤️

Fantastic scenery, Charlie. Enjoy your visit.
Barbara
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thanks Barbara it only gets better 😂
LikeLike
Lovely! Thank yo for the virtual tour
LikeLiked by 4 people
And thank you for the time 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good call, Charlie. Robin Hood’s bay is an old fav of mine.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Amazingly I have never been before! 😂
LikeLike
PS as an English teacher I always show my class this: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRinfbtWUAEkvV4?format=jpg&name=900×900 It just amuses me…
But I’m no carpenter, so feel free to help me here!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Very funny it reminds me of the Bono story of clicking his fingers😂
LikeLike
Beautiful shots! I’d love to see that area.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you, you wouldn’t regret it except on day 3 😂 but that’s a different post 😉
LikeLike
Spent several days in Robin Hoods Bay many years ago. James Herriot lured us there with his takes of Yorkshire. Returned in 2016 and spent a week in Askrigg. Fell in love with the village. We want to spend a month there once we are allowed in the country! 😉 Keep on keeping on!
LikeLiked by 5 people
That’s great, hope you can get back soon 😀😀
LikeLike
Lovely captures..!💖
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you 🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m a little late, Charlie; you’ve probably done heaps since this post.
Oh, to just ‘get away’. Good for you and The Princess – So now I’m looking forward to Post 2.
xoxoxo
LikeLiked by 4 people
Aww not so late, Carolyn and thank you. It was fabulous even for 3 days 😀xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
wow thats a breathtaking view through your lens
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you 😀😀
LikeLike
“Off to the moors!” What a fabulous idea. Really gorgeous, and it reminds us that this year is really just a speck of time amongst the eons!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Oh! So well put and a slight synopsis of day 2 lol. Thanks Anne 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
You took us there with you, thanks Charlie.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Oh my! Thank you Laleh 😀😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure.🌺
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! What a beautiful view! I wished we have this kind of view nearby us. And the humor that you take along.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you it’s an hour and a half drive from where I live but I take the humour with me always 😀😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely picture, 🙂😇😇 visit
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you 😀😀
LikeLike
Looks like a great few days. We’ve been to the area a few times briefly but I learnt a lot more from your blog than I did on my visits. This means you are a valuable educational resource. There’s a first time for everything, I suppose…
LikeLiked by 3 people
Haha thanks, Quercus I feel valued once more 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂 I like to show appreciation where it is due.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I used to live nearby, it’s a lovely spot – I’ve if my old favourites for dog walking. It’s rumoured King George (the mad one) was hidden there
LikeLiked by 3 people
Well that’s news thanks for sharing but I guess there were plenty of places to hide lol. It must have been a great place to live 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
Certainly breathtaking!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Kally 😉😀
LikeLiked by 1 person