Back to Hartlepool to see the bits I missed during the folk festival. Tapas lunch at the marina (which had weird stalagmites in the water - what's that?) Then a trip around the museum. All very nautical but some lovely engines. I drove along the headland road but the wind was too biting for a walk.
Then booked in to Stockton on Tees camp site and a trip to Asda.
Sunday
Next morning after a fantastic red sunrise I walked down to the Tees Barrier. Then along the riverbanks to the Infinity Bridge. Slicing cold wind. The barrier has 4 Archimedes screws! And massive hydraulic rams!
Monday - Mount Grace Priory
Really windy drive back. Finally got to stop at Mount Grace Priory, which I had been passing for years. Big open site but I think a visit in spring/summer would be fabulous for the gardens.
