A walk round Runswick Bay There is nothing better on the Yorkshire Coast than a walk round Runswick Bay. In times past it was a smugglers village and the bay provided a perfect, secretive landing spot. Fortunately the village itself is still a delight. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 191m Elevation: 191m / 626ft
Scaling Reservoir and Beacon Hill Lealholm in the Esk Valley is the start for the walk over the moors to Scaling Reservoir and Beacon Hill. To the north are views over the sea, to the south the North York Moors. The Walk Lealholm is one of many pretty villages in the Esk Valley, In addition I had driven past Scaling 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 278m Elevation: 278m / 912ft
Dry Valleys of Thixendale The dry valleys of Thixendale are the main attraction of a delightful walk in the Yorkshire Wolds. The paths are very good and the villages of Thixendale and the church at Wharram Percy book end the walk perfectly. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
Stonegrave and the Rye walk The Stonegrave and the Rye walk includes two picturesque village, a pleasant riverside section and a short climb to Caulkley’s Bank. Here there are some lovely views across the Hambleton Hills. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 195m Elevation: 195m / 639ft
Coast at Filey The Coast at Filey offers a pleasant walk in spectacular coastal scenery. Filey Brigg is the rocky promenade where you can scramble down to the shoreline. As an added benefit the town itself is full of interest. 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 65m Elevation: 65m / 213ft
High Sneaton Moor Goathland is the base for a fine walk up High Sneaton Moor. Lilla Cross, Fylingdales and the excellent Eller Beck add to the enjoyment of this interesting walk. In addition visit the ‘film star’ station at Goathland. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 239m Elevation: 239m / 784ft
The Fryup Dales The Fryup Dales lie in the heart of the North York Moors. This is farming lands overlapped by some low grassy, bracken strewn ridges offering pleasant and interesting walking. Danby is a lovely village. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 232m Elevation: 232m / 761ft
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. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 437m Elevation: 437m / 1433ft
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
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. 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 39m Elevation: 39m / 127ft
Walk at Hutton-le-Hole This walk starts at the popular village of Hutton-le-Hole. There are some great views across the moors before descending to Lastingham. The return is further north past the finely named Fairy Call Beck. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 141m Elevation: 141m / 462ft
