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. The Walk Thixendale is a little gem, tucked deep in one of the impressive chalk valleys which 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
Thorpe Bassett Wold near Settrington North Grimston is the base for a walk over Thorpe Bassett Wold near Settrington. The wold stands proud in this part of the country with constantly changing views, excellent from the high points. The Walk South east of Malton is a Thorpe Bassett Wold. The wold is usually accessed from the village of its name 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 255m Elevation: 255m / 836ft
Sutton Bank and the White Horse The area around Sutton Bank and the White Horse makes for a very enjoyable circular walk. However it takes a bit of planning. This walk includes a visit to the White Horse, Gormire Lake and superb views across the Vale Of York. The Walk There are many things that drew me towards this walk but 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 203m Elevation: 203m / 666ft
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. The Walk There is so much to this walk it is actually difficult to do it justice in a short description. However at no 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 195m Elevation: 195m / 639ft
The Valleys of Medieval Cottam The walk through the dry valleys of medieval Cottam is an eerie experience. The valleys are extraordinarily uniform and the villages and buildings impossibly perfect. It is a toy landscape. The Walk This was one of those (obviously rare) occasions when I had not planned the walk. I wanted to be surprised and explore this intriguing 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 173m Elevation: 173m / 567ft
Mount Grace Priory Park in Osmotherley and drop steeply to the grounds of Mount Grace Priory. Visit if you wish then return via the woods. Osmotherley is an excellent village, the centre of walking in the North York Moors. The Walk Rather than just drive up and visit Mount Priory I would recommend taking a half day walk 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 152499m Elevation: 152499m / 500349ft
Short Walk from Osmotherley This short walk from Osmotherley has excellent views over the village. It climbs a little to the edge of the moors before returning via some attractive woodland. An extension to Cod Beck Reservoir is easy to do. The Walk Aside from a fleeting moment of fame due to the village having a pub with the 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 132433m Elevation: 132433m / 434512ft
Round Hill on Urra Moor 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 Round Hill on Urra Moor, at 454 metres, is the highest point in the North 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 297m Elevation: 297m / 974ft
Whitby Abbey and the coast Whitby Abbey is splendidly situated on the headland just south of the town of its name. To most appreciate Whitby Abbey and the coast walk start along the cliffs and then return to approach the abbey from the south east. It is a short walk but simple at any time of the year. The Walk 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 153m Elevation: 153m / 501ft
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 1 Rating: Easier walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 141463m Elevation: 141463m / 464140ft
Ash Dale at Helmsley walk 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. The Walk Looking at the map of Helmsley there are two obvious walks. One includes a visit to Rievaulx 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 161528m Elevation: 161528m / 529973ft
Saltburn to Skinningrove The section of coast from Saltburn to Skinningrove reflects both the best and the hard work required of coastal walking. In particular enjoy the detour over Warsett Hill with its impressive views. The Walk For those walking the Cleveland Way, Saltburn by the Sea is a highly satisfactory staging post. The moors and farmland have 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 253m Elevation: 253m / 830ft
