For all who have reserved this date of Sunday 29th December:- I propose to have the Chairman’s Walk near Osmotherley on the western edge of the Moors. This would be accessible, for example, from Bridlington, Stillington, Harrogate and other outposts of the York MC archipelago.
Meet at the car park at the north end of Cod Beck Reservoir, 2.5 km north of Osmotherley GR 468992 in time to be booted and suited for a 10.00 am start.
We will head south, to circumvent Osmos by devious means and head up Oak Dale to Square Corner. After 1km along the road, a track goes north to Swainby Shooting House and swing back through the woodland to the cattle grid. The walk is roughly the same length as last year. It all seems to be OK for dogs, and the route can be shortened if the weather is poor.
Afterwards, I think the Black Horse at Swainby with its large car park may be the most convenient. (Osmos and the Queen Catherine being congested) but I’m open to advice…….
ANDREW
(NOTES (1) Road works north of Osmos expected to finish this week so road should be open (2) A start from Cod Beck offers better route options in poor weather than Square Corner, but I’m informed it can get busy, so arrival in good time is recommended.
