Farndale West walks

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.

A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom ( Download : PDF )

11.77mi +1106ft -1099ft 6h20 Average
Starting point in Farndale West - North Yorkshire

This lovely walk takes you on a tour of upper Farndale; a delightful and peaceful valley in the North York Moors. Starting at Low Mill it heads immediately uphill onto Blakey Ridge and follows the old iron ore railway towards the head of the dale, with great views, before descending into farmland and eventually taking the riverside path back to Low Mill. Where the walking is on the road these are quiet and traffic will be infrequent.

Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey ( Download : PDF )

10.96mi +774ft -774ft 5h45 Average
Starting point in Farndale East - North Yorkshire

A relatively 'easy' but lengthy North York Moors walk that takes in the railway and mining heritage of the Rosedale valley. The walk also provides some wonderful views of the valley and surrounding moors.

Farndale Circular from Little Blakey ( Download : PDF )

12.02mi +991ft -1004ft 6h25 Average
Starting point in Farndale East - North Yorkshire

A North York Moors walk that offers miles of easy walking around Farndale. There is some uphill walking at the start but the rewards are some wonderful views.

Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank ( Download : PDF )

8.09mi +768ft -768ft 4h25 Average
Starting point in Spaunton - North Yorkshire

A North York Moors walk that is never too strenuous. The route offers some fine views into the Seven Valley with some wonderful moorland walking. In poor visibility a sense of direction and good map reading skills are essential.

Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey ( Download : PDF )

8.1mi +751ft -732ft 4h25 Easy
Starting point in Rosedale East Side - North Yorkshire

A pleasant and interesting circular walk from Rosedale Abbey. Farmland, open moors and the remains of the old iron ore mine workings and railway. Lovely half way tea room at Dale Head Farm.

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.

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.

Glaisdale Moor circular walk ( Download : PDF )

11.87mi +1037ft -1037ft 6h20 Average
Starting point in Egton - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors route has the disdvantage that much of the walk follows quiet moorland roads. However the walks offers some beautiful views of Northdale, Rosedale, the Fryup Dales and Glaisdale.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

Danby Station Land of Iron Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

5.25mi +574ft -571ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Danby - North Yorkshire

This walk takes about 3 hours including half an hour of stops. It goes over the old coal and ironstone mines of the late 19th Century and also passes through the Moors Centre which has a free exhibition on the Land of Iron. There is an outline of an old bell-pit at Clitherbecks, in front of the farmhouse. This is one of a series of circular routes from Stations shortly to be promoted on boards at Stations along the Esk Valley Line.

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.

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.

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.

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.