Brigantes Walking Group – Copgrove and Burton Leanord

A fine walk on the last day of July was laid on by John Wood, late of this parish. The sun shone on John, Guy, Manuel (somewhat later of this parish) and your editor as we set off from John’s splendid home across the fields in the direction of Copgrove. Assured that there was not a nettle to be found anywhere on our route, two of us managed shorts and, by and large, emerged unstung heroes. First coffee having been taken at John’s, second coffee was delayed until we entered the remains of Burton Leonard quarry, an enormous hole, entirely overgrown. Fortunately someone had scythed a path through the jungle but our search for a convenient tree trunk or stone to sit on proved fruitless so we collapsed on to the ground, drank and ate and then went through various contortions to stand up.

The ground was dry throughout the walk and there were some wonderful views, especially of the North Yorks Moors and the White Horse in particular.

This was essentially a morning walk of 5-6 miles with lunch being taken chez Wood as we sat by the pond admiring the coots and the dragonflies. Christine’s specially-baked chocolate cake was memorable and overall our expedition was about as idyllic as a summer walk can be. Thanks John