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Black Hambleton Circular
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Girsby to Middleton One Row - Durham Round Trail
4.16 mi
+46 ft
-108 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Girsby (North Yorkshire)
The 27th section of the walk is through open countryside and through woodland, crossing the River Tees midway through the walk and then following the river to Middleton One Row.
Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk
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.
Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor
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 & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton
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.
Capt. Cooks Monument from Kildale Circular
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.
North York Moors Circular Kildale area
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, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab
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.
Middleton One Row to Sadberge - Durham Round Trail
4.45 mi
+148 ft
-16 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Middleton St George (Darlington)
The 28th section of the walk takes in several villages before crossing open farmland before arriving in Sadberge. An alternative, more accessible route has been given which is equally as charming.
More walks in Kepwick
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Quernhow
- Angram Grange
- Appleton Wiske
- Bagby
- Baldersby
- Balk
- Bilsdale Midcable
- Birdforth
- Boltby
- Borrowby
- Brompton
- Byland with Wass
- Carlton
- Carlton Husthwaite
- Carlton Miniott
- Catton
- Cold Kirby
- Cotcliffe
- Cowesby
- Coxwold
- Crathorne
- Crosby
- Dalton
- Deighton
- East Harlsey
- East Rounton
- Ellerbeck
- Faceby
- Felixkirk
- Girsby
- Great and Little Broughton
- Great Busby
- Hawnby
- Holme
- Hood Grange
- Hornby
- Howe
- Hutton Bonville
- Hutton Rudby
- Hutton-Sessay
- Ingleby Arncliffe
- Kilburn High and Low
- Kirby Knowle
- Kirby Sigston
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirkby
- Knayton with Brawith
- Landmoth-cum-Catto
- Leake
- Little Busby
- Maunby
- Nether Silton
- Newburgh
- Newby Wiske
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- North Kilvington
- North Otterington
- Northallerton
- Old Byland and Scawton
- Oldstead
- Osmotherley
- Over Silton
- Picton
- Potto
- Romanby
- Rudby
- Sandhutton
- Sexhow
- Skipton-on-Swale
- Skutterskelfe
- South Kilvington
- South Otterington
- Sowerby
- Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe
- Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe
- Thimbleby
- Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby
- Thirlby
- Thirsk
- Thornbrough
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Thornton-le-Moor
- Thornton-le-Street
- Topcliffe
- Upsall
- Welbury
- West Harlsey
- West Rounton
- Whorlton
- Wildon Grange
- Winton, Stank and Hallikeld