Sutton Bank, Boltby Scar and Gormire Lake (North York Moors)

Autumn...the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. At the end of September, when the first signs of autumn had begun to appear, we returned to Sutton Bank on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park. This area has always been a particular favourite of ours, and although there wasn't really any mist to speak of, there was certainly plenty of mellow fruitfulness all around us. Our walk began at the North York Moors Visitor Centre, at the top of Sutton Bank. From here signs direct to you to "the Finest View in England". Opinions naturally vary as to whether this claim is accurate (and I can certainly think of many other views which I'd consider to be finer), but nevertheless there's no denying that what awaits those who follow the direction signs is nothing short of stunning. This way to a very fine view... Following the signs from the visitor centre led us along a clear pathway that winds its way through shrubby undergrowth. At...