Goathland and Grosmont The walk between Goathland and Grosmont climbs steeply on to the moors. Here the views open out dramatically. After dropping in to Grosmont (best place to see the steam trains) return via the old Rail Trail. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft
Rosedale Explorer The Rosedale Explorer walk passes through North Dale and returns via Rosedale. En route are some interesting industrial remains (and railway) and plenty of pretty countryside. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 284m Elevation: 284m / 931ft
Farndale and High Blakey Moor There are some fine walks on the North York Moors and the circuit of Farndale and High Blakey Moor is one of the best. The long walk circles the valley but the walking is easy on good tracks. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 12.5mi Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
The Wainstones This walk to the Wainstones is made much easier due to a starting point at the car park at Clay Bank. Climb the slopes on to Hasty Bank where a short moorland stroll brings you to the rock formation known as the Wainstones. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 162m Elevation: 162m / 531ft
Scaling Reservoir and Beacon Hill Lealholm in the Esk Valley is the start for the walk over the walks to Scaling Reservoir and Beacon Hill. To the north are views over the sea, to the south the North York Moors. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 278m Elevation: 278m / 912ft
High Sneaton Moor Goathland is the base for a fine walk up High Sneaton Moor. Lilla Cross, Fylingdales and the excellent Eller Beck offer a great deal of interest. Visit the station at Goathland, home of Hogwarts. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 239m Elevation: 239m / 784ft
The Fryup Dales The Fryup Dales lie in the heart of the North York Moors. This is farming communities overlapped by some low grassy, bracken strewn ridges offering pleasant and interesting walking. Danby is a lovely village. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
Hole of Horcum The Hole of Horcum is a popular tourist spot near Whitby. Geologically it is interesting but the day is much enhanced by starting a longer walk at Levisham, approaching via the high moors and returning down the hole. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 150m Elevation: 150m / 492ft
Hills over Hawnby There are two Hills over Hawnby. Hawnby itself and Easterside are both climbed from the village. The walking is best on the hills but there is an interesting crossing at the northern end. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 331m Elevation: 331m / 1086ft
Moors above Osmotherley The Moors above Osmotherley stretch deep in to the North York Moors. The walking (as long as you stick to paths) is quick and easy. Approaching the moors from Osmotherley is via the reservoirs of Jenny Brewster. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 276m Elevation: 276m / 905ft
Sutton Bank and the White Horse The area around Sutton Bank and the White Horse makes for a very enjoyable circuit but takes a bit of planning. The walk includes the White Horse, Gormire Lake and the superb views across the Vale Of York. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 203m Elevation: 203m / 666ft
Captain Cook’s Adventure walk The Captain Cook’s Adventure walk heads out of Great Ayton to climb to Captain Cook’s Monument. From here follow the Cleveland Way across to the distinctive outline of Roseberry Topping. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 305m Elevation: 305m / 1000ft
