Walks in the North York Moors

There are over 100 of my favourite walks in the North York Moors, Coast & Wolds listed further down this page.

To make it easier to find the best walks for you we have split all the walks in to categories. Just filter the walks using the categories on this page.

The individual walks include route details and a sketch map, length, height to climb, places to have a drink, difficulty, where to park and all the other necessary details. There is also plenty of photographs.

All the walks are free to download/print & use.

I have completed all the walks in the North York Moors within the last few years, therefore the information is up to date. The description represents my personal view and anyone taking one of the walks does so at their own risk. My main recommendation is always to take a map and use it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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