Carlton (North Yorkshire)-1 walks

From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale ( Download : PDF )

11.53mi +2087ft -2087ft 7h05 Average
Starting point in Carlton (North Yorkshire)-1 - North Yorkshire

A nice 11 mile walk starting and finishing at the Lord Stones Cafe at the top of Carlton Bank, where there is good parking. It takes in the three North facing hills and the climb to Round Hill. The route returns down past Bilsdale Hall to Seave Green. From here it passes through rolling pastures to a short section on Raisdale Road before taking a lovely path through woods and over the moors back to the start.

In total it is 11.66 miles and covers 2262ft of ascent and descent.

Clay Bank via Cockayne circular ( Download : PDF )

13.5mi +1453ft -1453ft 7h30 Average
Starting point in Ingleby Greenhow - North Yorkshire

Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.

Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate ( Download : PDF )

10.11mi +1276ft -1276ft 5h45 Average
Starting point in Bilsdale Midcable - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors walk takes you into the wild open moorland of this National Park. The route is mostly along well defined tracks and paths but do choose fine weather to enjoy the view.

The Wainstones from Chop Gate, a circular walk ( Download : PDF )

7.38mi +1224ft -1224ft 4h30 Average
Starting point in Bilsdale Midcable - North Yorkshire

A circular walk passing through farmland, onto the open moors and up to the ridge with the dramatic Wainstones. Return via the peaceful hamlet of Urra, passing the farm at Bilsdale Hall. Good refreshments in the Buck in at Chop Gate.

Black Hambleton Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.5mi +732ft -732ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in Osmotherley - North Yorkshire

A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather.

Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton ( Download : PDF )

6.27mi +1155ft -1079ft 3h55 Average
Starting point in Great Ayton - North Yorkshire

This circular walk from Great Ayton takes in the summit of Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument. Both of these features are worth exploring with the added bonus of some fine views across the countryside.

Roseberry Topping from Newton under Roseberry ( Download : PDF )

3.13mi +600ft -604ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Guisborough - Redcar and Cleveland

A short hill climb the North York Moors National Park. This walk takes you to a popular viewpoint and provides a taste of the moorland landscape of the area.

Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor ( Download : PDF )

9.78mi +1129ft -1122ft 5h30 Average
Starting point in Kildale - North Yorkshire

A lovey walk, starting through farmland and then a steady climb up the old railway incline to Ingleby Moor. Back along the top of Ingleby and Battersby Moors and back down to the start. (9.78 miles with 340 metres of ascent.)

North York Moors Circular Kildale area ( Download : PDF )

10.53mi +1378ft -1348ft 6h05 Average
Starting point in Great Ayton - North Yorkshire

A route incorporating parts of the Cleveland way taking in Roseberry Topping and High Cliff Nab, Captain Cooks monument and the quaint village of Kildale.

Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors ( Download : PDF )

8.33mi +1142ft -1168ft 4h50 Average
Starting point in Hawnby - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors route explores the moors to the north of the village of Hawnby and mainly uses moorland tracks. The walk makes a circuit of Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors and gives views into upper Ryedale, Bilsdale and Ladhill Gill.

Eston Moor from Flatts Lane ( Download : PDF )

2.98mi +472ft -472ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Redcar and Cleveland

This is a short walk to the summit of Eston Moor. The route offers excellent views over Middlesbrough to the north and the North York moors to the south. Allow a couple of hours to complete at a leisurely pace.

Baysdale circular walk from Hob Hole ( Download : PDF )

9.45mi +1050ft -1024ft 5h15 Average
Starting point in Westerdale - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors walk takes you around Baysdale which is remote and unspoiled. The route is generally easy to follow and it is best to chose a fine day so you can enjoy the views.

The Rudland Ridge ( Download : PDF )

10.13mi +876ft -876ft 5h25 Average
Starting point in Bransdale - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors circular walk's main focus is to enjoy the views from Rudland Rigg. This is a quiet part of this National Park and you can almost be guaranteed solitude.

Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank ( Download : PDF )

9.55mi +495ft -499ft 4h50 Average
Starting point in Helmsley - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors walk around Rievaulx Moor is easy to follow and gives periodic views into the lower valleys below the Rievaulx Bank. There are some muddy stretches after heavy rain.

Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby ( Download : PDF )

12.51mi +1637ft -1640ft 7h10 Difficult
Starting point in Cold Kirby - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors walk includes a further stage in the series of circular walks on the theme of the Cleveland Way. This route takes in a short section of the Cleveland Way between Cold Kirby and Rievaulx Bridge and provides an excellent taste of the scenery in this area.

Rievaulx Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

6.67mi +469ft -463ft 3h30 Average
Starting point in Old Byland and Scawton - North Yorkshire

A circular walk around the countryside West of Rievaulx Abbey, passing the fish ponds that were established by the monks, the lovely village of Old Byland and its ancient church, then Caydale Mill and the valley that returns to the River Rye and the emerging views of Rievaulx Abbey.

Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley ( Download : PDF )

9.76mi +755ft -755ft 5h10 Average
Starting point in Helmsley - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors walk starts from Helmsley and takes in Beck Dale, the River Rye & Rievaulx Abbey before joining the final stage of the Cleveland Way from Rievaulx Bridge back to Helmsley.