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                 Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk
                Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk            
            
        
                This North Yorkshire walk is full of interest, visiting three villages, the rivers Rye and Riccal, a section of old railway and a section of the Ebor Way. The route also starts from an excellent pub.            
            
            
    
                 Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back
                Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back            
            
         
        
        
                This is a short walk from the car park next to Helmsley Castle. This is good for a short winter day or a longer day if you want to explore the ruins of the castle and then walk over to Rievaulx Abbey and explore it too. There is a good cafe at Rievaulx Abbey and a good selection of shops in Helmsley.            
            
            
    
                 Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley
                Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley            
            
        
                This North York Moors walk starts from Helmsley and takes in Beck Dale, the River Rye & Rievaulx Abbey before joining the final stage of the Cleveland Way from Rievaulx Bridge back to Helmsley.            
            
            
    
                 Rievaulx
                Rievaulx            
            
         
        
        
                A circular walk around the countryside West of Rievaulx Abbey, passing the fish ponds that were established by the monks, the lovely village of Old Byland and its ancient church, then Caydale Mill and the valley that returns to the River Rye and the emerging views of Rievaulx Abbey.            
            
            
    
                 Kilburn east circular
                Kilburn east circular            
            
        
                Varied walk to east of Kilburn starting at free carpark in front of the pub and church. The walk is varied with slight climbs and dips and open and forrested sections. There are spectacular views over the lower surrounding countryside.            
            
            
    
                 Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
                Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby            
            
        
                This North York Moors walk includes a further stage in the series of circular walks on the theme of the Cleveland Way. This route takes in a short section of the Cleveland Way between Cold Kirby and Rievaulx Bridge and provides an excellent taste of the scenery in this area.            
            
            
    
                 Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
                Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank            
            
        
                This North York Moors walk around Rievaulx Moor is easy to follow and gives periodic views into the lower valleys below the Rievaulx Bank. There are some muddy stretches after heavy rain.            
            
            
    
                 Hawnby Moor and Hill
                Hawnby Moor and Hill            
            
         
        
        
                This is a very pleasant walk which is not too demanding in terms of length, ascent or navigation. It follows good tracks over the moors; with varied scenery, great views from the top of Hawnby Hill and a lovely country pub en-route.
Note: it is a slightly shorter and easier variant of Hawnby Hill and Moor.            
            
            
    
                 Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors
                Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors            
            
        
                This North York Moors route explores the moors to the north of the village of Hawnby and mainly uses moorland tracks. The walk makes a circuit of Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors and gives views into upper Ryedale, Bilsdale and Ladhill Gill.            
            
            
    
                 Hawnby Hill and Moor
                Hawnby Hill and Moor            
            
         
        
        
                This is a very pleasant walk which is not too demanding in terms of length, ascent or navigation. It follows good tracks over the moors, quiet farm roads and has one section over the moor on a narrow path through the heather. Varied scenery, great views from the top of Hawnby Hill and a lovely country pub en-route.
Note: a slightly shorter variant called Hawnby Moor and Hill also starts from the same place.            
            
            
    
                 The Rudland Ridge
                The Rudland Ridge            
            
        
                This North York Moors circular walk's main focus is to enjoy the views from Rudland Rigg. This is a quiet part of this National Park and you can almost be guaranteed solitude.            
            
            
    
                 A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
                A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom            
            
         
        
        
                This lovely walk takes you on a tour of upper Farndale; a delightful and peaceful valley in the North York Moors. Starting at Low Mill it heads immediately uphill onto Blakey Ridge and follows the old iron ore railway towards the head of the dale, with great views, before descending into farmland and eventually taking the riverside path back to Low Mill. Where the walking is on the road these are quiet and traffic will be infrequent.            
            
            
    
                 Black Hambleton Circular
                Black Hambleton Circular            
            
         
        
        
                A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather. It can be a little challenging in terms of navigation at the start but an alternative has been provided.            
            
            
    
                 Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank
                Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank            
            
        
                A North York Moors walk that is never too strenuous. The route offers some fine views into the Seven Valley with some wonderful moorland walking. In poor visibility a sense of direction and good map reading skills are essential.            
            
            
    
                 The Wainstones from Chop Gate
                The Wainstones from Chop Gate            
            
        
                A circular walk passing through farmland, onto the open moors and up to the ridge with the dramatic Wainstones. Return via the peaceful hamlet of Urra, passing the farm at Bilsdale Hall. Good refreshments in the Buck in at Chop Gate.            
            
            
    
                 Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
                Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate            
            
        
                This North York Moors walk takes you into the wild open moorland of this National Park. The route is mostly along well defined tracks and paths but do choose fine weather to enjoy the view.            
            
            
    
                 Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey
                Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey            
            
        
                A pleasant and interesting circular walk from Rosedale Abbey. Farmland, open moors and the remains of the old iron ore mine workings and railway. Lovely half way tea room at Dale Head Farm.            
            
            
    
                 Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey
                Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey            
            
        
                A relatively 'easy' but lengthy North York Moors walk that takes in the railway and mining heritage of the Rosedale valley. The walk also provides some wonderful views of the valley and surrounding moors.            
            
            
    More walks in Ampleforth
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Rievaulx
- Scackleton
- Sheriff Hutton
- Slingsby
- South Holme
- Sproxton
- Stillington
- Stonegrave
- Sutton-on-the-Forest
- Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe
- Terrington
- Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby
- Thirlby
- Tholthorpe
- Thormanby
- Thornton-le-Clay
- Thornton-on-the-Hill
- Tollerton
- Welburn
- Whenby
- Wildon Grange
- Wombleton
- Yearsley
- Youlton
 
                 
         
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