Thirsk walks

Kilburn east circular

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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

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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

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Black Hambleton Circular

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

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Hawnby Moor and Hill

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

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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

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Hawnby Hill and Moor

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

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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 Abbey from Helmsley and back

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Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back

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

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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 Moor from Cowhouse Bank

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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.

Hackfall Woods Loop

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Hackfall Woods Loop

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.

The Seven Bridges and beyond Studley Roger

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Departure from Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains (North Yorkshire)

A pleasant circular walk combining the Seven Bridges walk with paths through the delightful Studley Roger, then eastwards to the outskirts of Ripon to return via Whitcliffe and the Mackershaw Pastures.

The Wainstones from Chop Gate

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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

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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.

Fountains Abbey

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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.

From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale

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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

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Cringle Moor and The Wainstones

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.

Hasty Bank

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Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)

Hasty Bank taking in badgers Stone and Tripsdale. A Desolated Moorland walk.

Clay Bank via Cockayne circular

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Clay Bank via Cockayne circular

Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)

Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.

Girsby to Middleton One Row - Durham Round Trail

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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.

Along the Great North Road (County Durham)

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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

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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.

Croft-on-Tees to Girsby - Durham Round Trail

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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.

Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor

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Ingleby Incline and Battersby Moor

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

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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

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Capt. Cooks Monument from Kildale Circular

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

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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

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Roseberry Topping, The Hanging Stone and Highcliff Nab

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.

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