START just north of Embleton on the B1339, opposite lamp standard 133EE (adjacent to recycling parking lay-by). Proceed north on the B1339 to turn left on to the B1340 in the direction of Christon Bank. Proceed to the junction with the B1347 at Christon Bank. Turn left to continue south on the B1340 to the junction with the minor road near Hocketwell. Bear left on to minor road and continue south to minor road on left near Littlehoughton. Turn left on to minor road and proceed east to the T-junction with the B1339. Turn left on to the B1339 and proceed FINISH south of Embleton at gate on left, on uphill section prior to the Embleton sign (12.4 miles).