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. It can be a little off piste but more enjoyable for it. The Walk Lealholm is one of many pretty 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 11.5mi Distance: 11.5 miles / 18.4 km 278m Elevation: 278m / 912ft
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. The Walk Robin Hood’s Bay is often described as the jewel on the Yorkshire Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 243m Elevation: 243m / 797ft
Staithes to Port Mulgrave Some of the most entertaining coastal walking lies between Staithes and Port Mulgrave. From Port Mulgrave head inland and enjoy a contrast of woodland and stream in Borrowby Dale. The Walk Home to Captain Cook before he set off for deeds of heroism and immortality, Staithes still retains its character and charm. Even though of 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 80m Elevation: 80m / 262ft
Captain Cook’s Adventure walk 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 305m Elevation: 305m / 1000ft
The 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. The Walk Filey Brigg is a spectacular rock promontory to the north of the town it is named 1 Rating: Easier walk 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 65m Elevation: 65m / 213ft
Coxwold and Beacon Banks 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 1 Rating: Easier walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 123404m Elevation: 123404m / 404888ft
An Ingleby Greenhow walk 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 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 160m Elevation: 160m / 524ft
Flamborough Head walk A walk that follows the coastline along the headland of Flamborough Head. The lighthouse provides the focal point. However a good path keeps to the cliff edges providing a refreshing walk particularly on a windy day. The Walk I first visited Flamborough Head on a murky day in March and immediately regretted the decision to 1 Rating: Easier walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 161529m Elevation: 161529m / 529976ft
Walk to Malo Cross The walk to Malo Cross is a not long but full of interest and variety. There are also some excellent views from Whinny Hill towards the sea at Whitby. The terrain is a mix of woodland, fields and moorland. The Walk The North York Moors has a long and interesting history. The ancient Britons settled 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 85m Elevation: 85m / 278ft
Waterfalls of Goathland 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 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 171561m Elevation: 171561m / 562891ft
Scarborough Sea Cut Starting from near Scalby follow the canal of the Scarborough Sea Cut as it heads inland. On reaching the River Derwent return via Raincliffe Woods to Scalby. The Walk The Scarborough Sea Cut is fed by small streams and becks draining water away from the moors on the western side of Scalby and Newby. In 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 88m Elevation: 88m / 288ft
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. The Walk I have headed over the moors many times but this section of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 437m Elevation: 437m / 1433ft
