Walks in the North York Moors

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

The Cloughton and Old Railway walk lies to the north of Scarborough. The airy coastal section finishes at the bay below Hayburn Wyke whilst the return follows the cinder track on the Old Railway line linking Whitby to Scarborough. The Walk This walk splits easily in to two sections. The coastal part from Cloughton to

Between Sutton Bank and Osmotherley there is a large area of grouse moorland. The excellent tracks and wide views in all directions make for an invigorating and interesting walk. The walk sticks mainly to the edges of the moor with contrasting views in to all the differing valleys which circuit the moor. The Walk There

Chop Gate in Bilsdale is the start of this walk to Round Hill on Urra Moor, the highest point in the North York Moors. The moorland walking on Urra Moor is on very good paths with excellent views.

The walk between Goathland and Grosmont climbs initially on to the moors. Here the views open out spectacularly. After dropping in to Grosmont (best place to see the steam trains) return via the old Rail Trail.

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.