This morning we visited Richmond to have a look round and to follow the Drummer Boy walk. It starts at the Market Place and passes this stone which commemorates a local legend. A tunnel was supposed to link the castle and Easby Abbey. A drummer boy was lowered into the opening so that soldiers could follow the sound of his drumming as he walked through the tunnel. This stone marks the spot where he was last heard and he was never seen again.
The path follows close by the side of the river Swale.
After about a mile we came to Easby Abbey which is one of the most complete ruins that we have seen.
The return route crosses the old iron railway bridge and we enjoyed the view as well as watching a large trout feeding below us. The walk continues along the old railway track back to Richmond.
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