River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
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.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
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
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.
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.
Fountains Abbey
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.
Girsby to Middleton One Row - Durham Round Trail
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.
Croft-on-Tees to Girsby - Durham Round Trail
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)
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 This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route.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
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.
Middleton One Row to Sadberge - Durham Round Trail
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.
West Darlington Circular
Departure from Darlington
A diverse walk crossing open fields, following burbling brooks and a beautiful section of the river Tees incorporating part of the Teesdale way.
Low Coniscliffe to Croft-on-Tees - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Darlington
The 25th section of the walk veers away from the River Tees today, crossing farmland and following bridle paths through the villages of Blackwell, Stapleton and ending at Croft-on-Tees.
Darlington to Coatham Mundeville Along the Great North Road
Departure from Darlington
This 2nd section starts in Darlington town centre and follows the route out of town up North Road past the historic Skerne Bridge and Stockton and Darlington Railway development at Hopetown to the village of Coatham Mundeville. Look out for evidence of the history of this railway town during the walk.
Around the Western area of Darlington
Departure from Darlington
A walk suitable for all ages, good well preserved footpaths, nature reserve, museum on the route, watching trout jump the weir on the river Tess, good opportunities for pub food and cafe snacks.
Piercebridge to Low Coniscliffe - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Piercebridge (Darlington)
The 24th section of the route follows the Teesdale Way along the banks of the River Tees passing through villages along the way. The River Tees is very tranquil and picturesque here so there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the area.
More walks in Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Miers with Holtby
- Ainderby Quernhow
- Ainderby Steeple
- Aiskew
- Akebar
- Appleton East and West
- Arrathorne
- Asenby
- Azerley
- Baldersby
- Bedale
- Birkby
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Brompton
- Brompton-on-Swale
- Brough with St. Giles
- Burneston
- Burrill with Cowling
- Burton-on-Yore
- Carlton Miniott
- Carthorpe
- Catterick
- Catton
- Clifton-on-Yore
- Colburn
- Copt Hewick
- Cotcliffe
- Crakehall
- Crosby
- Cundall with Leckby
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby
- Deighton
- Dishforth
- Easby
- East Cowton
- East Tanfield
- Ellerton-on-Swale
- Ellington High and Low
- Fearby
- Firby
- Gatenby
- Great Langton
- Grewelthorpe
- Hackforth
- Holme
- Hornby
- Howe
- Howgrave
- Hunton
- Hutton Bonville
- Hutton Conyers
- Killerby
- Kiplin
- Kirby Sigston
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote
- Kirkby Malzeard
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland
- Langthorne
- Laverton
- Little Langton
- Little Smeaton
- Masham
- Maunby
- Melmerby
- Middleton Quernhow
- Morton-on-Swale
- Moulton
- Newby Wiske
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- Newton-le-Willows
- North Cowton
- North Otterington
- North Stainley with Sleningford
- Northallerton
- Norton Conyers
- Patrick Brompton
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Rainton with Newby
- Rand Grange
- Romanby
- Rookwith
- Sandhutton
- Scorton
- Scruton
- Sharow
- Sinderby
- Skeeby
- Skipton-on-Swale
- Snape with Thorp
- South Cowton
- South Otterington
- Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe
- Sutton with Howgrave
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Swinton with Warthermarske
- Theakston
- Thirn
- Thornton Watlass
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Thornton-le-Moor
- Thornton-le-Street
- Thrintoft
- Topcliffe
- Tunstall
- Uckerby
- Warlaby
- Wath
- Welbury
- Well
- West Harlsey
- West Rounton
- West Tanfield
- Whitwell
- Winton, Stank and Hallikeld
- Yafforth