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

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

The Captain Cook’s Adventure walk from Great Ayton combines the Monument with the iconic hill of Roseberry Topping. Start by heading to Captain Cook’s Monument and then head along the Cleveland way to Roseberry Topping. The Walk There are two memorable landmarks that dominate the countryside near Great Ayton. The iconic peak of Roseberry Topping is

A short walk from Coxwold and Beacon Banks to Husthwaite is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The walk is along pleasant lanes and easy paths. The Walk There must be real pride in the local populations of the villages in this area of the country. Both Husthwaite and Coxwold are two of

This is a most enjoyable walk at Ingleby Greenhow, taking you through a quiet area of forestry and farmland. Ingleby Greenhow is one of a number of small villages that lie under the great northern scar of the North York Moors. Fortunately it is one of the quietest. The Walk Battersby Moor towers over the

Goathland is a sprawling village, full of character, but spread widely across the moors. The waterfalls of Goathland; Mallyan Spout and Thomason Foss, are a short distance from the village and, combined, make for a good walk. The Walk It is easy to see why the producers of Heartbeat based their fictional village of Aidensfield