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Fountains Abbey
Visorando Member
8.42 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Markington with Wallerthwaite (North Yorkshire)
Great circular walk to visit Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous ruins of Fountains Abbey. Fees apply to visit the Fountains Abbey.
Hackfall Woods Loop
3.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Burton-on-Yore (North Yorkshire)
A lovely walk through Hackfall Woods, taking in all the features (highlighted in bold) and with a detour to visit to the tea shop in Grewelthorpe mid way. Lots of interest and different seasons provide changing views as the follies and grottoes are hidden or revealed by the trees.
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
6.63 mi
+466 ft
-440 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
3.54 mi
+243 ft
-256 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales
63.82 mi
+4,944 ft
-4,951 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Richmond (North Yorkshire)
A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.
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.
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.
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.
Croft-on-Tees to Girsby - Durham Round Trail
5.08 mi
+203 ft
-154 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Croft-on-Tees (North Yorkshire)
The 26th section of the walk continues through beautiful countryside and the pretty villages of Croft-on-Tees, Hurworth, Neasham and Girsby giving occasional glimpses of the River Tees.
Along the Great North Road (County Durham)
40.69 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,407 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
The Great North Road ran from London in the south to Edinburgh in the north. This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route. This trail traces the route from Croft-on-Tees in the south on the border of North Yorkshire and County Durham to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There are still remnants of that bygone age to be seen on this historical journey.
Croft-on Tees to Darlington Along the Great North Road
3.49 mi
+72 ft
-3 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
Starting in the pretty village of Croft-on-Tees, the first section of the walk follows the route of the Great North Road through countryside and into the heart of Darlington, once a busy market town with many street names indicating the history of the town ending at the impressive clock tower above the market hall.
Surprise View
Association / Club / Walk leader1.61 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Otley (West Yorkshire)
A pleasant stroll to a local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route
Otley and the River Wharfe
7.99 mi
+751 ft
-741 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.
Chevin Forest Park
4.62 mi
+420 ft
-433 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.
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.
River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor
4.88 mi
+728 ft
-702 ft
2h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.
More walks in Melmerby
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- Ainderby Miers with Holtby
- Ainderby Quernhow
- Ainderby Steeple
- Aiskew
- Aldfield
- Arkendale
- Asenby
- Azerley
- Bagby
- Baldersby
- Bedale
- Bishop Monkton
- Bishop Thornton
- Boroughbridge
- Borrowby
- Brafferton and Helperby
- Brearton
- Bridge Hewick
- Burneston
- Burrill with Cowling
- Burton Leonard
- Burton-on-Yore
- Carlton Miniott
- Carthorpe
- Catton
- Clint cum Hamlets
- Copgrove
- Copt Hewick
- Cotcliffe
- Crakehall
- Crosby
- Cundall with Leckby
- Dalton
- Dishforth
- Dunsforths
- East Tanfield
- Eldmire with Crakehill
- Ellenthorpe
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry
- Farnham
- Fawdington
- Ferrensby
- Firby
- Gatenby
- Givendale
- Grantley
- Great Ouseburn
- Holme
- Howe
- Howgrave
- Humberton
- Hutton Conyers
- Kirby Hall
- Kirby Hill
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland
- Knayton with Brawith
- Landmoth-cum-Catto
- Langthorne
- Langthorpe
- Leake
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
- Little Ouseburn
- Littlethorpe
- Markenfield Hall
- Markington with Wallerthwaite
- Marton cum Grafton
- Marton-le-Moor
- Maunby
- Middleton Quernhow
- Milby
- Morton-on-Swale
- Myton-on-Swale
- Nether Silton
- Newby Wiske
- Newby with Mulwith
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- Nidd
- North Kilvington
- North Otterington
- North Stainley with Sleningford
- Norton Conyers
- Norton-le-Clay
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Rainton with Newby
- Rand Grange
- Ripley
- Ripon
- Roecliffe
- Romanby
- Sandhutton
- Sawley
- Scruton
- Sharow
- Sinderby
- Skelton-on-Ure
- Skipton-on-Swale
- Snape with Thorp
- South Kilvington
- South Otterington
- South Stainley with Cayton
- Sowerby
- Staveley
- Studley Roger
- Sutton with Howgrave
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Theakston
- Thirsk
- Thornbrough
- Thornton Bridge
- Thornton Watlass
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Thornton-le-Moor
- Thornton-le-Street
- Topcliffe
- Upsall
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney
- Warlaby
- Warsill
- Wath
- Well
- West Tanfield
- Westwick
- Winksley