This is the longest stage of the crossing. The going is a mixture of quiet tarmac lanes, footpaths, often very muddy, and across fields, where the going is slower. So be prepared for lots of mud! Many Coast to Coast walkers opt to divide the stage into two, taking an overnight stop at Danby Wiske (milepost 131). Others prefer to press on across the flat farmland of the Vale of Mowbray. Even such energetic individuals will inevitably stop for lunch at Danby Wiske, where the pub serves food well into the afternoon. The traditional Wainwright route goes via Ingleby Cross, but an alternative used by many walkers diverges at milepost 135 and goes to the pretty village of Osmotherley. There are no shops en route, so go shopping in Richmond before you set off. 