5-6 July 2024 Old Hartley (CAMPSITE 48 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (85)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

5  July 2024 Old Hartley

Left the site early for some shopping then a short drive up to Whitley Bay (Old Hartley) opening today after a long refit and allowing people to arrive after 1030 due to no one on site. WOW a first.

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Work is still going on and I could not find the washing up! it is now in with the laundry room that will help with the clothes washing sink ? still awaiting signage.

Had a walk down to Seaton Sluice in the afternoon to see if the mermaid is still there.

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6 July 2024 Old Hartley

Had an early morning cycle up to Tynemouth coffee (not costa) then into Whitley Bay one youth on the floor been held by a security guy. Every time I come here I see this.

Park run on the seafront and a new cycle way up at Tynemouth.

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Scaffolding is been put up on the lighthouse ready to repaint it.

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Love these on seafronts about recycling.

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3 – 4 July 2024 Durham (CAMPSITE 47 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (84)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

3 July 2024 Durham

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Into Durham this morning by bus for coffee and a walkabout not much changed since last year still vibrant not many closed shops.

Graduation day at the University so Cathedral closed.

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In the afternoon had a cycle about exploring.

4 July 2024 Durham

Bus into town again had a walk round a few more streets and the market hall a dangerous place could have been eaten.

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In the afternoon another cycle.

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2 July 2024 Durham (CAMPSITE 47 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (82)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

2 July 2024 Durham

Cycle into Stockton again this morning down a few more streets. Spoke to a couple about the picture below they where married there 52 years ago and now in ruins due to some druggies setting it on fire.

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Out with the old and in with the new! the second picture is development ongoing in the town.

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Drove up to Durham arriving after some shopping so a washing day.

1 July 2024 Stockton (CAMPSITE 46 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (82)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

1 July 2024 Stockton

This structure is just outside the site

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Cycle into town this morning early interesting as have not been to this site before. Talking to one of the locals its just like most places a lot NAFF. A women on drugs came into a shop I was in closely followed by an eagle eyed security man.

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Managed to find some graffiti in the back streets and some lovely building , love the little market hall.

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Spotted a small train off the tracks probably on its way to Grassingtown in Yorkshire.

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Also cycled down to see the famous Bridge

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Glad these dogs are not on site they are made of metal!

Just outside the site
Just outside the site

Soon be bedtime I am a little tyre-d like this guy.

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30 June 2024 Stockton (CAMPSITE 46 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (81)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

30 June 2024 Stockton

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I am sure I was at loggerheads yesterday with Arguments Yard ???? not here.

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Walk into Whitby again this morning then a long tiring drive up to Stockton on Tees. 50 min. drive took 1hour 30 mins.

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On arrival had a short cycle to find an easy way into Stockton a bit tricky.

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This campsite has a room for games and a special little garden.

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Caravanner’s will park any where but as you can see a rescue team was on the way. Second picture.

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28 – 29 June 2024 Whitby (CAMPSITE 45 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (80)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

28 June 2024 Whitby

Walk into Whitby this morning for a walkabout and called to see a favorite place Arguments Yard

You Like this alley
NO I don’t
Yes you do
don’t
Do
I do Not
You Dooooo!

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These Whale bones are getting a bit dirty now what a shame.

Cycle into Whitby in the afternoon and part way down to Sandsend.

29 June 2024 Whitby

Walk into town got in early The swing bridge got stuck in the open position from 0845 until about 1445 ouch! some of the boats were ferrying people across for a £1.

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A few pictures.

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In the afternoon walked down to The Pavilion to look at an Art Fair then walked back. Rain this afternoon Ugh.

 

26 June 2024 Scarborough (CAMPSITE 44 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (78)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

26 June 2024 Scarborough

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In to Scarborough by bus twice today for walks along the seafront towards the castle past one of the loveliest hotels in the country. There are more seagulls stopping there than humans ?

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Out on to the harbor for a picture looking towards Olivers Mount. Spotted Dr who on the way.

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Back into town making my way up to the market passing a fish and chip shop that set on fire yesterday.

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Stopped to look at this lovely statue of a Smuggler with Apprentice.

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Had a walk around the market and the shops below it.

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Oh! and to finish the day noticed A government political Pole with one of their new promises.

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24 – 25 June 2024 Scarborough (CAMPSITE 44 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (78)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

24 June 2024 Scarborough

Cycle into Bridlington before leaving for Scarborough lots of beach volley ball on the south beach.

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On arrival had a cycle down to Killerby to the glass works then up to Clayton bay.

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25 June 2024 Scarborough

Bus into Scarborough this morning a walkabout down to the beach then a coffee……and Cake.

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Down the back roads for some graffiti.

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In the afternoon a bus into Filey down to the beach and walkabout.

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22 – 23 June 2024 Bridlington (CAMPSITE 43 SINCE DECEMBER 2023 CYCLES 7617 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

22 June 2024 Bridlington

Cycle into town twice today south beach and searching for the local Tesco Express.

Electric trains on the beach front now shocking.

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Spotted this cool guy at The Haunted House.

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23 June 2024 Bridlington

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Cycle into town again early to avoid ? back to the site for a rest then cycled up to RSPB at Bempton then came back via Flambrough and spotted some more potty’s.

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Had a lovely cake with coffee and luckily I was born with a gold fork in my mouth. He He.

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Could you fall Hook Line and Sinker for a guy like this.

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Cycled back into town again for some cold pasta to hot for cottage pie tonight. That makes it 3 cycles today WOW what a fit dude eh!

17 years 150000 miles of European Travel through 16 Counties