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From Wayrham Through Painsthorpe
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Drewton Estate loop
Visorando Member 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.
Wharram Percy (Disused Railway & Medieval Village)
Visorando Member 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.
Cowlam & Cottam - Yorkshire Wolds
Visorando Member 6.38 mi
+492 ft
-512 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cottam (East Riding of Yorkshire)
A walk with interesting history throughout, from a Church dating from 1100 to 1939 WW2 runways now abandoned. Also includes the Abandoned church at Cottam and the remains of a Medieval Village.
There are a few optional versions of this walk, if you are familiar with OS map use there are many footpaths marked out to make this walk either longer or shorter. The route provided intends to give the walker the most interesting route of things to see!
Crowle Moors Car Park to Viewing Tower on Thorne Moors
Visorando Member 4.96 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crowle and Ealand (North Lincolnshire)
This walk goes from the car park on Crowle Moor to the viewing tower in the middle of Thorne Moors from where you have a great view of the moors.
Crowle & Thorne Moors from Crowle Moors Car Park
Visorando Member 5.22 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crowle and Ealand (North Lincolnshire)
This is my favourite walk around Crowle & Thorne Moors. It takes you over the Bailey bridge and back over the new foot bridge.
From The Stables at Owlett Hall
Visorando Member 1.68 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Crowle and Ealand (North Lincolnshire)
A gentle walk around Crowle Common from Crowle in Lincolnshire.
Ferrybridge Medical Centre to Brotherton Church
Tourist office 2.51 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
Tourist office 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.
Barton upon Humber Waters Edge circular
Visorando Member 5.82 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Barton-upon-Humber (North Lincolnshire)
Waters Edge Barton upon Humber circular just short of 6 miles. Enjoy views of the spectacular Humber Bridge.
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.
Airedale Square via Well Wood
Tourist office 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
Tourist office 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.
Pontefract to Thorpe Audlin
Tourist office 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.
Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 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.
Thorpe Audlin to South Elmsall Station
Tourist office 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.
Kilburn east circular
Visorando Member 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.
North Elmsall Hall Farm
Tourist office 1.62 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Upton (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.
Rievaulx
Visorando Member 
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.
On the site of Upton Colliery
Tourist office 1.33 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Upton (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.
Via North Elmsall Church
Tourist office 2.84 mi
+82 ft
-72 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Upton (West Yorkshire)
A short circular walk from Upton Country Park car park.
From Cawthorne Roman Camp
Visorando Member 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.
Troutsdale
Visorando Member 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.
South Elmsall to Hemsworth Bypass
Tourist office 7.48 mi
+410 ft
-308 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from South Elmsall (West Yorkshire)
Nice walk from South Elmsall to Hemsworth Bypass passing by fields, hills and parks.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
Visorando Member 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.
Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
Visorando Member 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.
Dundale Pond from Levisham
Visorando Member 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.
England Coast Path - Scarborough to Cayton
Visorando Member 2.97 mi
+417 ft
-440 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from North Yorkshire
A cliff top and woodland walk joining 2 holiday resorts of Scarborough and Cayton. The walk is varied taking in parks, woodland and cliff tops, but includes some steep gradients.
Scarborough to Filey along the Cleveland Way
Visorando Member 10.23 mi
+837 ft
-886 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from North Yorkshire
This linear North Yorkshiore walk connects Scraborough and Filey using the Cleveland Way. There is a regular bus service connecting the start and end.
Scarborough Town, South Bay
Visorando Member 
2.84 mi
+259 ft
-230 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from North Yorkshire
This town walk connects the harbour, beach, town centre, art gallery museum and other south bay attractions enabling a shorter walk or a day walk including visits to the attractions in this part of Scarborough. The South Cliff Gardens and Spa area afford views across the south bay back towards the castle and town and are a lovely place to relax on a sunny day.
England Coast Path - Scarborough
Visorando Member 
3.07 mi
+112 ft
-121 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from North Yorkshire
This section of the England Coast Path takes in the coastline of Scarborough, a popular holiday resort. Although the section is relatively short, it takes in so many diversions, it could well take all day. It is relatively flat and paved for its entire length making it fully accessible.
Scarborough Town - North Bay
Visorando Member 
5.20 mi
+364 ft
-344 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from North Yorkshire
This walk takes in the England Coast Path from Scalby Mills to Scarborough Harbour as well as some of the North Bay attractions making this a full day walk if you wish to visit some of these attractions.
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