One Way using Public Transport

Of all the areas that are included on this website the North York Coast & Moors offers the best and most obvious one way walks. The Steam Train that runs from Pickering to Grosmont is worthy of a trip regardless of the quality of the walking whilst the Yorkshire Coast (as with all coasts) tend not to offer good circular walks and the normal tendency is just to return on the path you walked out on.

I have initially offered 10 of my favourite one way walks in the area and within the individual walk descriptions included details on the public transport service that is available (do check the times though). With all of these one way walks I have suggested taking the transport at the beginning and then walking back so as to avoid any unnecessary stress in trying to get there ‘on time’

Steam train from Pickering

This is a one way walk that starts by taking the steam train from Pickering and walking back from Levisham. The walk starts in the moors and returns via the woods and farmland of this attractive area. The Walk Any walk that starts with a ride on a steam train has to be recommended. This

Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby

Take the bus from Whitby and return via a short section of this beautiful coastline. Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby is one of the most enjoyable sections of the North Yorkshire coast finishing at the splendid abbey on the cliffs. The Walk The short stretch of coastline from Robin Hood’s Bay to Whitby has some

From Runswick Bay to Whitby

Runswick Bay is a pretty little fishing village and Whitby a large town. The walk between them offers some of the most interesting coastal walking in England. Take the bus and walk it one way. The Walk The walk from Runswick Bay to Whitby is an undulating route along some of the finest cliffs of

Villages of the Esk Valley

Take the train from Grosmont to Lealholm and return via the attractive villages of the Esk Valley. The walking is easy and because it stays close to the river it is full of variety and interest (both natural and historical). The Walk The beautiful Esk Valley provided the incentive for a one way walk I took with

Carlton to Osmotherley walk

Take the bus and return on the Carlton to Osmotherley walk along the Cleveland Way. The walking to Scarth Nick is typical for the North York Moors. Further on the views across the Vale of York from Scarth Nick are impressive. The Walk I have headed over the moors many times but this section of