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Around Goathland; a circular walk
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5.69mi 
+673ft 
-646ft 
3h10
Easy 
Starting point in Goathland - North Yorkshire An easy circular walk around the lovely village of Goathland. You will see steam trains on the lines, two small waterfalls and have the chance to take refreshments at a unique country pub.
Rievaulx Circular Walk
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6.67mi
+469ft
-463ft
3h30
Moderate
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.
The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint
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7.53mi
+673ft
-669ft
4h05
Easy
Starting point in Lockton - North Yorkshire An interesting walk around and then through the geological feature known as The Hole of Horcum. There is a detour to the ruin of Skelton Tower and from there good views of the steam engines running on the North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway. The rim of the hole has the remains of Iron Age earth workings taking the form of dykes.
Baysdale circular walk from Hob Hole
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9.45mi
+1050ft
-1024ft
5h15
Moderate
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.
Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton
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6.27mi
+1155ft
-1079ft
3h55
Moderate
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.
A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
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11.77mi
+1106ft
-1099ft
6h20
Moderate
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.
Dundale Pond from Levisham
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4.61mi
+745ft
-755ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Levisham - North Yorkshire A short walk in the North York Moors National Park. The start is the village of Levisham and the route takes you into Newton Dale before returning via Dundale Pond back to the start.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate, a circular walk
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7.38mi
+1224ft
-1224ft
4h30
Moderate
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.
Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey
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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.
Troutsdale Circular Walk
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10.07mi
+932ft
-932ft
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Snainton - North Yorkshire This North York Moors walk has a feel of remoteness despite being only 12 miles from Scarborough. Good views into the Troutsdale and Upper Derwent valleys although the area does suffer from large expanses of forest. The route is generally easy to follow.
Hayburn Wyke from Scalby, Near Scarborough
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10.15mi
+400ft
-410ft
5h00
Moderate
Starting point in Newby and Scalby - North Yorkshire The North York Moors route uses a coastal section of the Cleveland Way north of Scarborough and returns along the route of the old railways.
Robin Hoods Bay Circular
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6.16mi
+614ft
-594ft
3h20
Easy
Starting point in Fylingdales - North Yorkshire An easy clifftop hike starting and finishing in Robin Hoods Bay.
Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank
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8.09mi
+768ft
-768ft
4h25
Moderate
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.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
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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.
Black Hambleton Circular
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6.5mi
+732ft
-732ft
3h40
Moderate
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. It can be a little challenging in terms of navigation at the start but an alternative has been provided.
Goathland & Howl Moors
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11.24mi
+732ft
-722ft
5h50
Moderate
Starting point in Goathland - North Yorkshire This lengthy North York Moors walk crosses Two Howes Rigg and circles the Goathland and Howl Moors. In addition the Wheeldale Beck valley is very pretty. For railway enthusiasts you may also see steam trains on the North York Moors Railway.
Sandsend Coastal Walk
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6.5mi
+748ft
-738ft
3h40
Easy
Starting point in Lythe - North Yorkshire A short and easy walk from Sandsend. Heading along the coast and then inland to pass through the quiet villages of Goldsborough and Kettleness before taking the coastal path back to Sandsend.
A circular walk from Cawthorne Roman Camp
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12.16mi
+1033ft
-1014ft
6h30
Moderate
Starting point in Cropton - North Yorkshire The North York Moors walk starts from at the Cawthorne Roman Camp site just north of Cawthorne. The circular route takes in sections of the Tabular Hills Walk and Cropton forest walks, the Seven valley and Cropton Banks. On completion of the route there is a circuit of the Roman camps with a panorama which includes a good deal of the walk you have just completed.
The Rudland Ridge
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10.13mi
+876ft
-876ft
5h25
Moderate
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.
Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab
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8.6mi
+1060ft
-1027ft
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Great Ayton - North Yorkshire An enjoyable circular walk taking in the good views from Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab with a return across Great Ayton Moor. From Great Ayton drive past Gribdale Terrace and park at the col between Cpt' Cook's monument and Roseberry Topping.
Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
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13.5mi
+1453ft
-1453ft
7h30
Moderate
Starting point in Ingleby Greenhow - North Yorkshire Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.
Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey
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10.96mi
+774ft
-774ft
5h45
Moderate
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.
Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley
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9.76mi
+755ft
-755ft
5h10
Difficult
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.
Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors
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8.33mi
+1142ft
-1168ft
4h50
Moderate
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.
Hasty Bank
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10.82mi
+1122ft
-1106ft
5h55
Moderate
Starting point in Ingleby Greenhow - North Yorkshire Hasty Bank taking in badgers Stone and Tripsdale. A Desolated Moorland walk.
Burn Howe Rigg from Jugger Howes
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10mi
+728ft
-722ft
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in LCPs of Fylingdales and Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre - North Yorkshire A North York Moors walk that explores the moorland west of Jugger Howes.
England Coast Path - Robin Hoods Bay to Ravenscar
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3.38mi
+771ft
-217ft
2h15
Moderate
Starting point in Fylingdales - North Yorkshire Starting in the busy seaside resort of Robin Hoods Bay, this walk takes in some of the steepest sections of the coast, open views give way to steps down through ravines. Passing through the site of the alum works, the walk finishes in the interesting village of Ravenscar, once planned to be a resort to rival Scarborough, but as you will see, the resort never materialised.
England Coast Path - High Hawsker to Robin Hood's Bay
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4.05mi
+446ft
-791ft
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre - North Yorkshire This rural cliff-top walk shows off the best of the North Yorkshire Coastline with some stunning views and ends in the busy village of Robin Hoods Bay, once a haven for smugglers.
England Coast Path - Whitby to High Hawsker
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4.32mi
+640ft
-397ft
2h35
Moderate
Starting point in Whitby - North Yorkshire Starting at Whitby Abbey, this stretch of the England Coast Path gives some stunning views across the North Sea from its many vantage points. The route passes a lighthouse and foghorn station on the way. Be prepared for a few steep climbs and steps.
England Coast Path - Sandsend to Whitby
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3.76mi
+220ft
-121ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Lythe - North Yorkshire This walk starts in the quiet village of Sandsend passing beaches and cafes then winds through the centre of Whitby finishing with a climb up 199 steps to Whitby Abbey giving stunning views back across the town.
England Coast Path - Staithes to Runswick Bay
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3.74mi
+535ft
-531ft
2h10
Moderate
Starting point in Loftus - Redcar and Cleveland This stretch of the England Coast Path passes through farmland and along the cliff tops. It links the pretty village of Runswick Bay with the holiday town of Staithes. The route passes the remains of Port Mulgrave which can be visited by a steep walk down to the beach here.
England Coast Path - Skinningrove to Staithes
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4.93mi
+686ft
-666ft
2h50
Moderate
Starting point in Loftus - Redcar and Cleveland This stretch of the England Coast Path joins the quiet village of Skinningrove with the bustling seaside town of Staithes with its pretty harbour. It takes in some high cliffs with views across the sea and fields passing the site of the Loftus Alum Works on the way. The first half of this way climbs using a mix of steps and steep grassy paths, some quite close to the cliff edge.
Skinningrove Coast
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6.22mi
+712ft
-712ft
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in Loftus - Redcar and Cleveland A walk that takes in some of the highest cliffs in the county
Glaisdale Circular
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9.65mi
+1499ft
-1486ft
5h45
Moderate
Starting point in Glaisdale - North Yorkshire Circular walk from Glaisdale taking in Glaisdake Rigg summit and Glaisdale valley.
North York Moors Circular Kildale area
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10.53mi
+1378ft
-1348ft
6h05
Moderate
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.
Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor
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9.78mi
+1129ft
-1122ft
5h30
Moderate
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.)
From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale
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11.53mi
+2087ft
-2087ft
7h05
Moderate
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.
Roseberry Topping from Newton under Roseberry
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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.
Glaisdale Moor circular walk
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11.87mi
+1037ft
-1037ft
6h20
Moderate
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.
Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
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9.55mi
+495ft
-499ft
4h50
Moderate
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.
The Esk Valley & Egton High Moor
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10.44mi
+1001ft
-974ft
5h40
Moderate
Starting point in Glaisdale - North Yorkshire This North York Moors walk explores the moorland to the south of the Esk Valley at Egton Bridge. Some of the walk is along roads which are generally relatively traffic free.
Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
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10.11mi
+1276ft
-1276ft
5h45
Moderate
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.
Farndale Circular from Little Blakey
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12.02mi
+991ft
-1004ft
6h25
Moderate
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.
