Shorter Walks for All

There is much of interest in the North York Moors ; well kept villages, castles and abbeys, rivers and countryside and all are easily accessible on a short walk.

All the walks here are perfect for those of any age or a bit short of time. Completing each one will certainly give anyone a really good understanding of what makes the North York Moors work.

Each walk is under 5 miles, usually 2 or 3 and involves only limited uphill stretches but for all walks be kitted and booted and the walk is that much more enjoyable.

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Beacon Hill near Danby

Beacon Hill near Danby is an excellent vantage point for the northern moors and over to the sea. Coupled with an exploration of Danby and a stroll along the River Esk it is a pleasant few hours.

Roseberry Topping

Roseberry Topping is the iconic small hill slightly detached form the main North York Moors. The climb is a fun but short scramble with great picnic spots. The views across the moors and north to the sea are very good.

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.

Coast at Filey

The Coast at Filey offers a pleasant walk in spectacular coastal scenery. Filey Brigg is the rocky promenade which you can scramble down to. The town itself is full of interest.

Short walk round Pickering

Pickering is a regency town worth of closer inspection. The castle dominates all but a short walk round Pickering brings other surprises including some pleasant woodland.

Walk at Hutton-le-Hole

This walk at the popular village of Hutton-le-Hole. There are some great views across the moors near Riccal Heads before descending to Lastingham. The return is further north past the finely named Fairy Call Beck.

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Whitby Abbey and the coast

Whitby Abbey is splendidly situated on the headland just south of the town of its name. To most appreciate Whitby Abbey and the coast nearby walk along the cliffs and then return to approach the abbey from the south east.

Mount Grace Priory

Park in Osmotherley and drop steeply to the grounds of Mount Grace Priory. Visit if you wish then return via the woods. Osmotherley is an excellent village, the centre of walking in the North York Moors.

Visit to Malo Cross

The visit to Malo Cross is a short walk to …a stone cross. There are some excellent views from Whinny Hill towards the sea at Whitby. It is a mix of woodland, fields and moorland.

A walk in Dalby Forest

Near Scarborough is Dalby Forest, a large area of well managed forestry that can become very popular. A walk in Dalby Forest takes you along wide forest tracks, well signposted to the the village of Thornton.

Waterfalls of Goathland

Goathland is full of character but unusual in that it is spread widely across the moors. The waterfalls of Goathland, Mallyan Spout and Thomason Foss, are a short distance from the villages and make for a good walk.

Short Walk from Osmotherley

This short walk from Osmotherley has excellent views over the village. It climbs a little to the edge of the moors before returning via some woodland. An extension t Cod Beck Reservoir is easy to do.

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