After the exertions of the previous day, it was important to begin the second SB tour day with something with a greater reward-to-effort ratio. Cue the easiest summit of the region, Ros Hill G/SB-009, a walk of just 0.5km each way.

   

We commenced Thursday 28th July 2011 by going to a cafe in Wooler for a cooked breakfast. I departed from the usual to have a delicious filled omelette and a coffee. Bellies satisfied, Jimmy reveted to JimNav mode and directed me through Chillingham and Hepburn to close to the highest point of the road at NU079249. I parked on a wide grass verge and followed Jimmy, Liam and Craig up the short path that contoured gradedly around the steep-flanked summit.

       

The summit was pleasant with a nice grassy area by a tall wall to sit, relax and enjoy the views while activating. There was enough of a breeze to keep the midges away, which was appreciated by all! I was surprised when Liam told me he had earned 4 Nintendo Playcoins. No way was this walk anywhere near 40% of the Sighty Crag walk!

   

It was the usual working conditions for Jimmy and I, 2m FM and 40m CW respectively. Contacts were 5 and 19 respectively. With only the short walk and short drive involved, we were done and dusted, and back in the car before 11am. We had plenty of time to get up to Housedon Hill G/SB-010 before the forecast rain arrived.  Thanks to all the following stations: