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Thorpe & Burnsall from Linton
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6.4mi 
+354ft 
-364ft 
3h10
Easy 
Starting point in North Yorkshire This is a wonderful Yorkshire Dales walk that includes pleasant countryside, villages and a super walk along the banks of the River Wharfe. Refreshments are available in Burnsall.
Circular Walk from Thixendale through Kirby Underdale
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8.33mi
+817ft
-827ft
4h25
Average
Starting point in Thixendale - North Yorkshire This walk in the Yorkshire Wolds provides a mixture of walking through quiet secluded dales and across the wide open spaces of a limestone plateau with extensive views over the Vale of York. It starts and finishes in the village of Thixendale which has a pub and a small shop.
Baysdale circular walk from Hob Hole
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9.45mi
+1050ft
-1024ft
5h05
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.
Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton
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6.27mi
+1155ft
-1079ft
3h45
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.
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
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6.63mi
+456ft
-430ft
3h25
Average
Starting point in Masham - North Yorkshire A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.
Around Grassington and Hebden
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4.65mi
+233ft
-223ft
2h20
Easy
Starting point in Grassington - North Yorkshire The first part of this circular walk is along River Wharfe and the second one on High Lane, which offer you beautiful points of view of the valley.
Hayburn Wyke from Scalby, Near Scarborough
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10.15mi
+400ft
-410ft
5h00
Average
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.
Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove: Circular Walk
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8.13mi
+702ft
-699ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Malham - North Yorkshire A great circular walk from Malham village, taking in Janet's Cave / Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, the limestone pavement at the top of Malham Cove and the cove itself before finishing back at the car. Consistently interesting and varied scenery.
Dundale Pond from Levisham
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4.61mi
+745ft
-755ft
2h40
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.
Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank
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8.09mi
+768ft
-768ft
4h15
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.
The Rudland Ridge
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10.13mi
+876ft
-876ft
5h20
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.
Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone
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7.13mi
+1135ft
-1135ft
4h05
Average
Starting point in Conistone with Kilnsey - North Yorkshire This Yorkshire Dales walk traverses some fine limestone scenery above Wharfedale. The start is near the village of Conistone and the route takes you high above the dale to enjoy some wonderful views. A section of the Dales Way is used for this walk.
A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
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11.77mi
+1106ft
-1099ft
6h15
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.
Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey
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4.58mi
+112ft
-115ft
2h10
Average
Starting point in Bolton Abbey - North Yorkshire This walk follows the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Bridge in the Yorkshire Dales. One of the highlights of the walk is the Strid, a narrow rocky defile, through which the River Wharfe thunders through. The walk has few gradients and includes some pleasant woodland.
Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg
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6.16mi
+722ft
-722ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in Askrigg - North Yorkshire Wensleydale in the Yorksire Dales National Park offers some wonderful walking. This route takes in a stretch of the River Ure, passes historic Nappa Hall before traversing the slopes below Ellerkin Scar. The walk then visits Whitfield Gill Force before returning to Askrigg.
A short walk around Settle
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5.45mi
+1047ft
-1020ft
3h15
Average
Starting point in Settle - North Yorkshire This short walk explores the limestone scenery to the east of Settle and includes the area in the vicinity of Attermire Scar.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate, a circular walk
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7.38mi
+1224ft
-1224ft
4h15
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.
Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead
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8.28mi
+984ft
-981ft
4h30
Average
Starting point in Ingleton - North Yorkshire A Yorkshire Dales route that includes a traverse of Blea Moor from Ribblehead. The return route follows a section of the Dales Way across Gayle Moor. The walk includes some unavoidable road walking.
Goathland & Howl Moors
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11.24mi
+732ft
-722ft
5h40
Average
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.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
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12.51mi
+1637ft
-1640ft
6h55
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.
A circular walk from Cawthorne Roman Camp
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12.16mi
+1033ft
-1014ft
6h20
Average
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.
Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors
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8.33mi
+1142ft
-1168ft
4h40
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.
Burn Howe Rigg from Jugger Howes
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10mi
+728ft
-722ft
5h10
Average
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.
Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley
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9.76mi
+755ft
-755ft
5h00
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.
Sandsend Coastal Walk
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6.5mi
+748ft
-738ft
3h30
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.
Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force
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13.4mi
+1870ft
-1883ft
7h30
Average
Starting point in Melbecks - North Yorkshire A walk of two distinct halves.
The first part of the walk ascends gently along the side of Gunnerside Gill, to take in the remains of the abandoned lead mines. It crosses the moor to Swinner Gill mine where a short detour takes in a waterfall and cave. The walk then curves around towards the village of Keld.
The second part of the walk descends to the waterfalls and then through the gentle valley curving around into Swaledale where it passes through typical Yorkshire Dales farmland.
Around Goathland; a circular walk
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5.69mi
+673ft
-646ft
3h05
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.
The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint
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7.53mi
+673ft
-669ft
3h55
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.
Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey
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8.1mi
+751ft
-732ft
4h15
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.
Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor
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9.78mi
+1129ft
-1122ft
5h20
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.)
From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale
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11.53mi
+2087ft
-2087ft
6h50
Average
Starting point in 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.
Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton
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6.52mi
+449ft
-453ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in West Witton - North Yorkshire This a pleasant walk in Wensleydale that allows you to enjoy this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The highlights of the walk include the River Ure, Redmire Force and the Chapel of the Kinights Templar.
Troutsdale Circular Walk
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10.07mi
+932ft
-932ft
5h20
Average
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.
Glaisdale Moor circular walk
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11.87mi
+1037ft
-1037ft
6h15
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.
Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
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9.55mi
+495ft
-499ft
4h45
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.
Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk
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11.5mi
+364ft
-348ft
5h35
Average
Starting point in Oswaldkirk - North Yorkshire This North Yorkshire walk is full of interest, visiting three villages, the rivers Rye and Riccal, a section of old railway and a section of the Ebor Way. The route also starts from an excellent pub.
Haw Lane & Aysgarth Moor from Aysgarth
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6.13mi
+751ft
-751ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in Aysgarth - North Yorkshire This Yorkshire Dales walk explores the pleasant countryside and moorland of Wensleydale. It starts from Aysgarth village and uses moorland paths and tracks for much of its route.
The Esk Valley & Egton High Moor
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10.44mi
+1001ft
-974ft
5h30
Average
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.
Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey
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10.96mi
+774ft
-774ft
5h35
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.
Arncliffe & Starbotton from Kettlewell
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6.63mi
+1831ft
-1811ft
4h20
Average
Starting point in Kettlewell with Starbotton - North Yorkshire This Yorkshire Dales walk has two ascents as you traverse the hills from Wharefdale to Littondale and back again. In complete contrast the final section is level walking following the Dales Way beside the River Wharfe.
Scarborough to Filey along the Cleveland Way
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10.23mi
+965ft
-1014ft
5h25
Average
Starting point in North Yorkshire This linear North Yorkshiore walk connects Scraborough and Filey using the Cleveland Way. There is a regular bus service connecting the start and end.
Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
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10.11mi
+1276ft
-1276ft
5h35
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.
Farndale Circular from Little Blakey
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12.02mi
+991ft
-1004ft
6h15
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.
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