Our hardy team of walkers, which included a huge age range and a four legged friend, set off from the Castle Eden Inn at 10.30am in warm sunshine.  The first part of the walk was along a disused railway track, nice and flat and sheltered from any wind by trees.  The only challenge was the near constant stream of cyclist enjoying the Sunday sunshine but we soon got into a good routine at the back shouting out a warning.  We clambered up a footbridge and over the current railway line and headed for the next stage of the walk along the coastal path.  This also lead us to our first liason with the support team and lunch.  Refreshed from a brief rest and some food we continued on our way drinking in the glorious views and the sound of the sea.  The large black cloud that we noticed at lunchtime passed us by without dropping any rain on us.  We marched down steep steps into one dene and up the otherside and then round another before heading in to Crimdon Dene to enjoy some breathtaking woodland and ancient rocks and trees.  We finally arrived back at the Castle Eden Inn a little weary but thankful for a glorious walk and some excellent company.  Big thanks to all who took part, especially the younger members of our team, big thank to Roger & Sue Elsey for finding the route and checking it out, big thanks to Anne and Sue for being the support team and many thanks to all who supported us with sponsorship.