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
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 193m Elevation: 193m / 633ft
Cod Beck Reservoir from Osmotherley Cod Beck Reservoir from Osmotherley is a fine short walk. The reservoir is beautifully set in woodland and the return through the trees opens out to give enticing views across the Vale of York. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 144m Elevation: 144m / 472ft
Dales of Kirkbymoorside Gillamoor and Fadmore are two of the dales of Kirkbymoorside which make for an excellent walk across rolling countryside. Idyllic Kirkdale Church, hidden in the woods, makes a fine finale. The Walk I was pleasantly surprised to find some excellent walking country north of Kirkbymoorside, with two interesting little dells full of interest. In particular 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 269m Elevation: 269m / 882ft
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
Walk through Dalby Forest It is worthwhile taking a walk through Dalby Forest near Scarborough. The forest tracks are well set up and there is a pleasant riverside section on the approach to Thornton-le-Dale. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 129m Elevation: 129m / 423ft
A walk in Harwood Dale Near Scarborough there is a really interesting walk in Harwood Dale. The dale itself has plenty of open countryside, a beautiful church and a bikers park in the trees, It is a hidden gem. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 332m Elevation: 332m / 1089ft
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. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 161m Elevation: 161m / 528ft
Scarborough Sea Cut From Scalby follow the canal of the Scarborough Sea Cut as it heads inland. From here return via Raincliffe Woods to Scalby. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
Ash Dale at Helmsley Beautiful Ash Dale at Helmsley is a lovely place to walk. The woods in spring and early summer are full of life. Start by walking up the river (stream really) and returning via the higher land. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 161 ms (528 feet)m Elevation: 161 ms (528 feet)m / 528ft
Levisham and Lockton Levisham and Lockton are two attractive villages north of Pickering. The short walk linking the villages passes through some pretty woods and open countryside. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 260m Elevation: 260m / 853ft
