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Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk
Visorando Member
11.50 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oswaldkirk (North Yorkshire)
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.
Kilburn east circular
4.63 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Kilburn High and Low (North Yorkshire)
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.
From Wayrham Through Painsthorpe
8.00 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Kirby Underdale (East Riding of Yorkshire)
This walk includes all the typical features of the Yorkshire Wolds, an extensive limestone plateau interlaced with secluded, narrow, twisting dales. It starts by making use of three linking dales to come out onto the plateau where there are views from the scarp edge over the Vale of York and, as the plateau is crossed, views down into other dales and eventually across the Humber into Lincolnshire. The return makes use of another dale, a stretch of Roman road, and an old drove way.
From Thixendale through Kirby Underdale
8.33 mi
+810 ft
-784 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thixendale (North Yorkshire)
This walk in the Yorkshire Wolds provides a mixture of walking through quiet secluded dales and across the wide open spaces of a limestone plateau with extensive views over the Vale of York. It starts and finishes in the village of Thixendale which has a pub and a small shop.
Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back
6.08 mi
+502 ft
-482 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
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
9.76 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
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
6.67 mi
+505 ft
-482 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Old Byland and Scawton (North Yorkshire)
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.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
12.51 mi
+1,634 ft
-1,640 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Cold Kirby (North Yorkshire)
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.
Wharram Percy (Disused Railway & Medieval Village)
4.16 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wharram (North Yorkshire)
A short walk following the route of the disused Malton to Driffield railway, taking in the old station, sidings, chalk quarry and abandoned medieval village of Wharram Percy itself. The walk can be made a mile shorter by retracing your steps after looking at the medieval village and taking the shortcut back to the car park, along Centenary Way.
Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
9.55 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
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
5.87 mi
+774 ft
-751 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
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
8.33 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,178 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
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
6.72 mi
+928 ft
-892 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
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.
From Cawthorne Roman Camp
12.16 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,043 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cropton (North Yorkshire)
The North York Moors walk starts from at the Cawthorne Roman Camp site just north of Cawthorne. The circular route takes in sections of the Tabular Hills Walk and Cropton forest walks, the Seven valley and Cropton Banks. On completion of the route there is a circuit of the Roman camps with a panorama which includes a good deal of the walk you have just completed.
The Rudland Ridge
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.
A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
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.
Ferrybridge Medical Centre to Brotherton Church
Tourist office2.51 mi
+69 ft
-52 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
Lovely circular walk along the River Aire from Ferrybridge.
Ferrybridge Community Centre around Brotherton Marshes
2.97 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along River Aire and through open fields.
Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank
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.
Airedale Square via Well Wood
2.82 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice and easy circular walk around Airedale Square.
Airedale Health Centre to Gallows Hill
1.26 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
The ideal route to do your 30 minutes of walks by day.
Castleford to Pontefract
4.54 mi
+230 ft
-69 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy linear walk from Castleford Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Station.
Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey
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.
Dundale Pond from Levisham
4.61 mi
+761 ft
-771 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Levisham (North Yorkshire)
A short walk in the North York Moors National Park. The start is the village of Levisham and the route takes you into Newton Dale before returning via Dundale Pond back to the start.
Black Hambleton Circular
6.50 mi
+748 ft
-732 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Osmotherley (North Yorkshire)
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.
Drewton Estate loop
12.62 mi
+554 ft
-545 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from North Cave (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Starting at the church in North Cave this walk takes in the pretty Drewton Estate, and then loops round using the High Hunsley Circuit to North Newbald. From there the walk makes it's way to the beautiful village of Hotham before returning to North Cave.
Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin
7.57 mi
+148 ft
-233 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
From Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin using mostly the Wakefield Way.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate
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.
Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
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.
Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey
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.
Farndale Circular from Little Blakey
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.
Troutsdale
10.07 mi
+961 ft
-951 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Snainton (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk has a feel of remoteness despite being only 12 miles from Scarborough. Good views into the Troutsdale and Upper Derwent valleys although the area does suffer from large expanses of forest. The route is generally easy to follow.
The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint
7.53 mi
+650 ft
-653 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Lockton (North Yorkshire)
An interesting walk around and then through the geological feature known as The Hole of Horcum. There is a detour to the ruin of Skelton Tower and from there good views of the steam engines running on the North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway. The rim of the hole has the remains of Iron Age earth workings taking the form of dykes.
Stanley to Castleford
8.16 mi
+36 ft
-121 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice and easy walk mostly on Wakefield Way and along the Aire & Calder Navigation.
Glaisdale Moor
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.
Featherstone Library to Old Town Hall
1.08 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A short walk around a playing field in Featherstone.
Featherstone Library
2.03 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A short and easy circular walk around Featherstone Library.
Featherstone Library to Purston Park
1.45 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A short and easy circular walk from Featherstone Library.
Featherstone Library to the Sports Field
1.13 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
A quick and lovely walk to (re)discover Featherstone.
Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill
2.98 mi
+82 ft
-69 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Featherstone (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk from Purston Park to Castle Syke Hill.
The Stanley Ferry Pub to Park Hill
1.99 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk along Aire and Calder Navigation and Park Hill.
The Stanley Ferry Pub to Southern Wahslands Reserve
2.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A walk in Southern Washlands Nature Reserve with its lakes, beautiful trees, wildlife and excellent views of the River Calder.
The Stanley Ferry Pub to Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve
2.40 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
The Stanley Marsh Nature Reserve is small but contains a wide variety of habitats and can be enjoyed in any season of the year.
Hasty Bank
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.
Cringle Moor and The Wainstones
5.48 mi
+1,010 ft
-974 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A half day, circular walk which takes in the three summits of the north facing ridge which runs from Lordstones to The Wainstones. It returns via the path which runs below the ridge and finishes at the Lordstones cafe.
Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
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.
From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale
11.53 mi
+2,103 ft
-2,126 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A nice 11 mile walk starting and finishing at the Lord Stones Cafe at the top of Carlton Bank, where there is good parking. It takes in the three North facing hills and the climb to Round Hill. The route returns down past Bilsdale Hall to Seave Green. From here it passes through rolling pastures to a short section on Raisdale Road before taking a lovely path through woods and over the moors back to the start.
In total it is 11.66 miles and covers 2262ft of ascent and descent.
Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station
6.10 mi
+269 ft
-285 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Thorpe Audlin (West Yorkshire)
Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station using mostly Wakefield Way.
From Pinderfields Hospital to Newton Hill
1.72 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk around Pinderfields Hospital passing by hill and golf course.
Around Ackworth and Hessle
4.02 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ackworth (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk around Ackworth. You'll pass The Dando Way, Brackenhill Quarries, Constitution Hill, Hessle Hall and Water Mill.
St Swithuns to Broadreach Lock
1.93 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk, mainly all-weather footpaths together with some field walking.
St Swithuns to Kirkthorpe
3.56 mi
+148 ft
-128 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A moderately difficult circular walk round The Half Moon Ox-Bow Lake.
Goathland & Howl Moors
11.24 mi
+735 ft
-728 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)
This lengthy North York Moors walk crosses Two Howes Rigg and circles the Goathland and Howl Moors. In addition the Wheeldale Beck valley is very pretty. For railway enthusiasts you may also see steam trains on the North York Moors Railway.
New Southgate Surgery to Newton Hill
2.04 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A moderately difficult walk, mainly on good field side footpaths together with some roadside walking.
From Heath to Goosehill, Kirkthorpe and back
3.61 mi
+148 ft
-138 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Warmfield cum Heath (West Yorkshire)
This walk start at the large common at Heath, then take you along footpath and bridleways to the smaller commons at Warmfields, Goosehill and Kirkthorp where you can discover the hidden gems such as pond at Goosehill or the village stocks, last used in the 1860's, at Kirkthorp.
Around Goathland
5.71 mi
+732 ft
-702 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk around the lovely village of Goathland. You will see steam trains on the lines, two small waterfalls and have the chance to take refreshments at a unique country pub.
Newton Bar Depot to Wrenthorpe Park
1.85 mi
+72 ft
-75 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk passing by Red Hall and Wrenthorpe Park.
From Crofton Community Centre to Windmill Hill & Foulby
2.60 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk with superb views of the East Pennines from the top of Windmill Hill.
From Crofton Community Centre to Foulby
1.88 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
Much of the walk takes place over an area of restored opencast mineral workings.
From Crofton Community Centre to Anglers Country Park
2.60 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Crofton (West Yorkshire)
An easy, circular walk, mainly on roadside pavements and good footpaths with some field side grass walking.
From Kirkgate Train Station
1.50 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular and easy walk mainly along River Calder.
The Esk Valley & Egton High Moor
10.44 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Glaisdale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk explores the moorland to the south of the Esk Valley at Egton Bridge. Some of the walk is along roads which are generally relatively traffic free.
Kirkhamgate to Stanley
7.19 mi
+308 ft
-512 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A nice walk from Kirkhamgate to Stanley using Wakefield Way.
Shay Lane to Haw Park Bridge
2.92 mi
+108 ft
-89 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Lovely walk from Walton to Haw Park using Trans-Pennine Trail.
Walton Colliery Nature Park
2.31 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Walton along railways and through Walton Colliery Nature Park.
The Balk
1.62 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Walton (West Yorkshire)
Nice and easy walk passing by The Walton War Memorial and using mostly the Wakefield Way.
The Wakefield Way
75.94 mi
+3,671 ft
-3,675 ft
11 days
Easy
Departure from Wintersett (West Yorkshire)
The Wakefield Way is a 70 mile walk around the Wakefield Metropolitan District. It takes the walker through attractive undulating countryside of fields and woodland, stretches of water, country estates, charming villages and unexpected views. The walk visits places of historical interest and sites of Wakefield’s industrial past.
Anglers Country Park to Notton
6.06 mi
+279 ft
-335 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Wintersett (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from Anglers Country Park to Notton passing by wood, hill and dam.
St George’s Centre to Airedale Heights
1.10 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk with superb panoramic views from the top of the hill.
St George’s Centre to the Lupset Pub
1.14 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Wakefield (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk from St George’s Centre passing by Mormon Church.
Pugneys Country Park to Sandal Castle
3.27 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park and around Sandal Castle.
Pugneys Country Park & Sandal Castle
2.46 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Crigglestone (West Yorkshire)
A circular walk in Pugneys Country Park to the Sandal Castle and back passing on the other side of the lake.
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- Bishopthorpe
- Brandsby-cum-Stearsby
- Bulmer
- Buttercrambe with Bossall
- Catterton
- Catton
- Claxton
- Clifton Without
- Colton
- Coneysthorpe
- Copmanthorpe
- Cottingwith
- Coulton
- Crayke
- Dalby-cum-Skewsby
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- Dunnington
- Earswick
- Easingwold
- Elvington
- Farlington
- Flaxton
- Foston
- Fryton
- Fulford
- Gate Helmsley
- Gilling East
- Grimstone
- Harton
- Healaugh
- Henderskelfe
- Heslington
- Hessay
- Heworth Without
- Holtby
- Hovingham
- Huby
- Huntington
- Husthwaite
- Kexby
- Lillings Ambo
- Linton-on-Ouse
- Long Marston
- Marton-cum-Moxby
- Moor Monkton
- Murton
- Naburn
- Nether Poppleton
- New Earswick
- Newton-on-Ouse
- Nun Monkton
- Osbaldwick
- Oulston
- Overton
- Oxton
- Rawcliffe
- Rufforth with Knapton
- Sand Hutton
- Scackleton
- Sheriff Hutton
- Shipton
- Skelton
- Slingsby
- Stamford Bridge
- Steeton
- Stillington
- Stockton-on-the-Forest
- Strensall with Towthorpe
- Sutton upon Derwent
- Sutton-on-the-Forest
- Terrington
- Thormanby
- Thornton-le-Clay
- Thornton-on-the-Hill
- Tollerton
- Upper Helmsley
- Upper Poppleton
- Warthill
- Wheldrake
- Whenby
- Whitwell-on-the-Hill
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