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Baysdale from Hob Hole
Visorando Member 
9.45 mi
+991 ft
-984 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Kildale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk takes you around Baysdale which is remote and unspoiled. The route is generally easy to follow and it is best to chose a fine day so you can enjoy the views.
Westerdale and Baysdale Circular
Visorando Member 
14.24 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,198 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Kildale (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk with three parts. The first is the ascent of the secluded Westerdale; through farmland and upland moors to the old ironstone railway. The second section takes the old railway track westwards to the Bloworth Crossing. Lastly, take a moorland track north and then northeast to follow more tracks over the moors and down into Baysdale, passing Baysdale Abbey Farm and follow paths along the moor edge and back to the parking. A great variety of farmland and moorland, some super views and usually tranquil, with a plethora of wild birds in late spring and summer.
Capt. Cooks Monument from Kildale Circular
Visorando Member 
5.13 mi
+650 ft
-636 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Kildale (North Yorkshire)
A fairly short but interesting circular walk starting from the parking at Kildale Station. It ascends via a private road and then along a track through the woods to emerge on the moor top near to Capt. Cooks Monument. The walk then descends through the woods and contours along the bottom of the hill before descending again to follow the side of the River Leven, passing a waterfall before joining the road back to Kildale.
Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor
Visorando Member 
9.78 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,070 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Kildale (North Yorkshire)
A lovey walk, starting through farmland and then a steady climb up the old railway incline to Ingleby Moor. Back along the top of Ingleby and Battersby Moors and back down to the start. (9.78 miles with 340 metres of ascent.)
Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab
Visorando Member 
8.60 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,043 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Great Ayton (North Yorkshire)
An enjoyable circular walk taking in the good views from Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab with a return across Great Ayton Moor. From Great Ayton drive past Gribdale Terrace and park at the col between Cpt' Cook's monument and Roseberry Topping.
North York Moors Circular Kildale area
Visorando Member 10.53 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,437 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Great Ayton (North Yorkshire)
A route incorporating parts of the Cleveland way taking in Roseberry Topping and High Cliff Nab, Captain Cooks monument and the quaint village of Kildale.
Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton
Visorando Member 6.27 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,093 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Little Ayton (North Yorkshire)
This circular walk from Great Ayton takes in the summit of Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument. Both of these features are worth exploring with the added bonus of some fine views across the countryside.
Roseberry Topping from Newton under Roseberry
Visorando Member 3.13 mi
+623 ft
-627 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Guisborough (Redcar and Cleveland)
A short hill climb the North York Moors National Park. This walk takes you to a popular viewpoint and provides a taste of the moorland landscape of the area.
Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
Visorando Member 
13.50 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,457 ft
7h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.
Hasty Bank
Visorando Member 10.82 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,125 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Hasty Bank taking in badgers Stone and Tripsdale. A Desolated Moorland walk.
Farndale Circular from Little Blakey
Visorando Member 12.02 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)
A North York Moors walk that offers miles of easy walking around Farndale. There is some uphill walking at the start but the rewards are some wonderful views.
Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey
Visorando Member 10.96 mi
+778 ft
-778 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)
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.
England Coast Path - Saltburn to Skinningrove
Visorando Member 3.49 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saltburn, Marske and New Marske (Redcar and Cleveland)
This stretch of the England Coast Path connects the busy town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea with the quiet village of Skinningrove via some exposed cliff tops following the same route as the Cleveland Way. Along the way check out the sculptures and continue with the sculpture trail around Skinningrove.
England Coast Path - Skinningrove to Staithes
Visorando Member 4.93 mi
+676 ft
-636 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Loftus (Redcar and Cleveland)
This stretch of the England Coast Path joins the quiet village of Skinningrove with the bustling seaside town of Staithes with its pretty harbour. It takes in some high cliffs with views across the sea and fields passing the site of the Loftus Alum Works on the way. The first half of this way climbs using a mix of steps and steep grassy paths, some quite close to the cliff edge.
Skinningrove Coast
Visorando Member 6.22 mi
+722 ft
-719 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Loftus (Redcar and Cleveland)
A walk that takes in some of the highest cliffs in the county
Glaisdale Moor
Visorando Member 11.87 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,056 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Glaisdale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors route has the disdvantage that much of the walk follows quiet moorland roads. However the walks offers some beautiful views of Northdale, Rosedale, the Fryup Dales and Glaisdale.
Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
Visorando Member 10.11 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,266 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
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.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate
Visorando Member 7.38 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
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.
England Coast Path - Redcar to Saltburn
Visorando Member 4.23 mi
+108 ft
-112 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Redcar and Cleveland
This rural section of the England Coast Path follows miles of sandy beaches and takes in the coastal towns of Redcar, Marske-by-the-Sea and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The majority of the walk is along sand dunes and the top of cliffs with the final stretch being along the promenade at Saltburn.
A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
Visorando Member 
11.77 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,037 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Farndale West (North Yorkshire)
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.
The Rudland Ridge
Visorando Member 10.13 mi
+873 ft
-899 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bransdale (North Yorkshire)
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.
England Coast Path - Redcar
Visorando Member 4.20 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Redcar and Cleveland
This section of the England Coast Path takes in marshes, dunes and a seaside promenade and can be enjoyed as part of a day trip to the beach. From the first section of the walk you will be able to see the remnants of the Steel Works beyond the golf course which is now being closed down.
Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey
Visorando Member 8.10 mi
+745 ft
-722 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Rosedale East Side (North Yorkshire)
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.
Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank
Visorando Member 8.09 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Spaunton (North Yorkshire)
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.
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