North Yorkshire walks

Thorpe & Burnsall from Linton ( Download : PDF )

6.4mi +354ft -364ft 3h15 Easy
Starting point in Linton (North Yorkshire) - 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.

Around Goathland; a circular walk ( Download : PDF )

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.

River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham ( Download : PDF )

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.

Circular Walk from Thixendale through Kirby Underdale ( Download : PDF )

8.33mi +817ft -827ft 4h30 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 ( 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.

Around Grassington and Hebden ( Download : PDF )

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.

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.

The Old Gang Smelting Mill & Gunnerside Gill: A Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

8.3mi +1066ft -1050ft 4h45 Average
Starting point in Melbecks - North Yorkshire

A walk of two halves. The first part ascends gently on good tracks, passing the remains of the Old Gang Smelting Mill, before crossing the stream and crossing Melbecks Moor and passing the spoil heaps from the long ceased lead mining industry. The path descends via one of the 'hushes' to the Bunton Level above Gunnerside Gill. The return leg is on grassy paths which contour Brownsey Moor and pass through farmland, often following dry stone walls and passing working farms and traditional barns.

Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove: Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

8.13mi +702ft -699ft 4h20 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.
Please note that there is a scramble up steep water worn rock in Goredale. Some people might find this challenging.

Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton ( Download : PDF )

6.52mi +449ft -453ft 3h25 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.

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.

Capplestone Gate & Conistone Pie from Conistone ( Download : PDF )

7.13mi +1135ft -1135ft 4h15 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.

Arncliffe & Starbotton from Kettlewell ( Download : PDF )

6.63mi +1831ft -1811ft 4h40 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.

Hayburn Wyke from Scalby, Near Scarborough ( Download : PDF )

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.

Dundale Pond from Levisham ( Download : PDF )

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.

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.

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.

A short walk around Settle ( Download : PDF )

5.45mi +1047ft -1020ft 3h25 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.

Goathland & Howl Moors ( Download : PDF )

11.24mi +732ft -722ft 5h50 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.

A circular walk from Cawthorne Roman Camp ( Download : PDF )

12.16mi +1033ft -1014ft 6h30 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.

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.

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.

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.

Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle ( Download : PDF )

3.54mi +246ft -246ft 1h50 Easy
Starting point in Easby (North Yorkshire) - North Yorkshire

A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.

Gunnerside Gill and Kisdon Force ( Download : PDF )

13.4mi +1870ft -1883ft 7h50 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.

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.

Barden Bridge and the Strid from Bolton Abbey ( Download : PDF )

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.

Grinton Smelting Mill ( Download : PDF )

4.12mi +833ft -833ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Grinton - North Yorkshire

An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.

Troutsdale Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

10.07mi +932ft -932ft 5h25 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.

Nappa Hall & Whitfield Gill Force from Askrigg ( Download : PDF )

6.16mi +722ft -722ft 3h30 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.

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.

Sandsend Coastal Walk ( Download : PDF )

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.

The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint ( Download : PDF )

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.

Blea Moor and Denthead from Ribblehead ( Download : PDF )

8.28mi +984ft -981ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Ingleton (North Yorkshire) - 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.

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.

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.

Burn Howe Rigg from Jugger Howes ( Download : PDF )

10mi +728ft -722ft 5h15 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 ( 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.

Glaisdale Station to Egton Land of Iron Circular Walk ( Download : PDF )

3.69mi +650ft -636ft 2h15 Average
Starting point in Glaisdale - North Yorkshire

This circular walk from Glaisdale Station on the Esk Valley Line, takes about three hours, depending on whether you stop for lunch or a drink at one of the pubs in Egton. This is one of a series of circular routes from Stations shortly to be promoted on boards at Stations along the Esk Valley Line.

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.

Glaisdale Circular ( Download : PDF )

9.65mi +1499ft -1486ft 5h45 Average
Starting point in Glaisdale - North Yorkshire

Circular walk from Glaisdale taking in Glaisdake Rigg summit and Glaisdale valley.

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.

Crummack Dale and Ingleborough: a circular walk ( Download : PDF )

12.05mi +2195ft -2182ft 7h25 Average
Starting point in Austwick - North Yorkshire

A lovely walk with changing landscapes and panoramas. From the quiet and scenic Crummack Dale, via limestone escarpments and limestone pavement, you will join the three peaks path to the summit of Ingleborough where you will be rewarded with excellent views on a clear day. The return leg is via the pothole of Gaping Gill and the gorge at Trow Gill before crossing back into Crummack Dale.

Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales ( Download : PDF )

63.82mi +4685ft -4678ft 6 hrs Difficult
Starting point in Richmond - North Yorkshire

A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk ( Download : PDF )

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.