This is a long stage, but the going is easy after the first ascent from Clay Bank Top to Urra Moor. Walkers who started the day at Ingleby Cross or Osmotherley will not want to go further than Blakey Ridge (milepost 161) in a day, but from Clay Bank Top to Blakey makes a short and rather easy day. You can stop for lunch at the pub in Blakey before continuing to Glaisdale - there is nowhere else to stay or get refreshments before Glaisdale. This is the best day for easy walking combined with long views and, in summer, classic moorland covered with purple heather. 