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
Dales of Kirkbymoorside Gillamoor and Fadmore are two of the dales of Kirkbymoorside which compose an excellent walk through attractive, rolling countryside. Idyllic Kirkdale Church, hidden in the woods makes for a fine finale. The Walk I was pleasantly surprised to find some excellent walking country north of Kirkbymoorside. Here I found two interesting little dells full of 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 269m Elevation: 269m / 882ft
Hole of Horcum walk The Hole of Horcum walk takes you to a tourist hot spot near Whitby. Rather than just a visit to the ‘Hole’ the day is much enhanced by a longer walk at Levisham, approaching via the high moors and returning along the floor of the valley. 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
Hills over Hawnby Hawnby Hill and Easterside Hill are two prominent humps best climbed from the Hawnby village. The walking on the hills of Hawnby is very enjoyable as is the crossing which links them. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 331m Elevation: 331m / 1086ft
Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent Kirkham Abbey and the Derwent offer the backdrop to a pleasant section of countryside near Malton to the north east of York. The villages are interesting to explore and the railway is unusual on this type of walk. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 152m Elevation: 152m / 498ft
Grounds of Castle Howard walk It is a very pleasant afternoon to walk through the grounds of Castle Howard. Unsurprisingly they are very well kept and full of interest, both historical and for the nature in the ground. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 147m Elevation: 147m / 482ft
Moors above Osmotherley The Moors above Osmotherley continue deep in to the North York Moors. However the walking (as long as you stick to paths) is quick and easy. In addition you will pass the lovely Jenny Brewster reservoirs on the approach. 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10mi Distance: 10 miles / 16 km 276m Elevation: 276m / 905ft
Robin Hood’s Bay walk Robin Hood’s Bay is a lovely sweep of coast south of Whitby. The village of its name is set at one end, the cliffs of Ravenscar at the other. The walk between them makes for an enjoyable half day out. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 243m Elevation: 243m / 797ft
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
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 the White Horse, Gormire Lake and superb views across the Vale Of York. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 203m Elevation: 203m / 666ft
