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.

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Glaisdale Rigg walk

Start the walk in the village before climbing steeply on to Glaisdale Rigg. From the Rigg and its excellent views the route arrives at the head of Glaisdale, the return along the valley floor.

Ravenscar to Hayburn Wyke

The circular walk from Ravenscar to Hayburn Wyke starts by following the coastal path past the look out stations. Return from Hayburn Wyke via the route of the Old Railway.

Levisham and Lockton walk

Levisham and Lockton are two attractive villages north of Pickering which makes for a pleasant short walk. The walk links the villages and continues through some pretty woodland and open countryside.

Head of Farndale walk

This is a short walk at the head of Farndale. The walk rises quickly to the ridge where you follow the old railway track around to Bloworth Crossing. It offers a good taster of the scenery in this lovely area.

Rievaulx Abbey walk

Rievaulx Abbey is one of best preserved of the abbeys in the country. It sits on a hillside, near a river and surrounded by woods. This short Rievaulx Abbey walk takes in all of these.

Moors over Carlton Bank

The moors over Carlton Bank offer some excellent walking with views towards the sea and Teesside! The old gliding club and a fine trig point break up this simple walk. The low level return is via Faceby.

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Villages of the Esk Valley

Take the train from Grosmont to Lealholm and return via the attractive villages of the Esk Valley. The walking is easy and because it stays close to the river it is full of variety and interest (both natural and historical).

Sledmere House and Park

There are some lovely views down to Sledmere House from the woods to the south. The village is extremely pleasant as are the grounds in the house. I did not take a tour of the house however.

Arden Hall and Coomb Hill

From Hawnby the walk heads past Arden Hall and Coomb Hill. There is plenty of lovely woodland to enjoy and later in the walk some good views over the Hills over Hawnby. The Walk Hawnby is a quiet village set in a very peaceful part of the North York Moors. Any walking from the village

Pocklington & the Wolds Way

Part of the Wolds Way passes through Pocklington and Millington. The route along the chalk escarpment offers some impressive views across the Yorkshire Wolds.

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.

An Ingleby Greenhow walk

There is a fine walk at Ingleby Greenhow 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 moors. Fortunately it is one of the quietest.

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