Daffs by the River Leven

My first “wild” daffs of the year. I’ve seen the odd one in sheltered gardens in the village. I don’t get out into the low lands much. This is by the River Leven half way between Stokesley and Great Ayton. I had to drop off a minibus in Stokesley so took the opportunity of running back along the river bank.

A few years ago there was a survey, by Sustrans I think, trying to get support for a cycleway between Great Ayton and Stokesley.  What was proposed was just a painted cycle lane along the A173. Not a segregated cycle path. And not a safe environment for kids cycling to school. I suggested upgrading this Public Footpath alongside the River Leven. Ok more expensive and more problematic regarding access but not insurmountable. If the government can build HS2 …