Last Wednesday, winter solstice, went to Scarborough for the day, travelling by train from Hull Paragon station. Parked in St Stephen’s so managed to catch the 8-15 am train, there by just after 9-30. Clear views from window so complimented the present project of walking the River Hull.
Once off the train seemed very cold at first but brisk walk to Peasholme Park and walked the full length up the valley to the cemetery at the top where is displayed info. boards with Great War persons there buried. Paths beside the stream that flows down to the lake with a pagoda on the central island. Dog had to be restrained from chasing squirrels. Tea and sandwich in North Bay café (nice 1950s feel) then walked round Clifton Hotel where the original booking for a three-night stay was made. Round North Bay and over the neck of the headland (castle), took in St. Mary’s but closed and down to Market Hall. Currently being refurbished but discovered under-croft with its nick-knack stalls. On to Rotunda geological museum which I found v. interesting, partic. the Star Carr display and the top floor highlighting William Smith (‘father of British geology’) and other notables of the Scarborough Lit. and Phil. of the 19th century.
Into ground-floor of the Grand Hotel (allow dogs), burger and chips and coffee and sat for a while (short spell of rain), then walk up to the Spa and just beyond and back along the beach of South Bay with dog having a fine time. Explored ground floor of the Royal Hotel (to which three night booking had been transferred), decorated like a mini Grand Hotel. Back to station via Newborough. Parking fee in St. Stephens for the day = £20!!