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.
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.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
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
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, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors
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
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.
Rievaulx
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.
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.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate
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
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
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
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.
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.
Hasty Bank
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Hasty Bank taking in badgers Stone and Tripsdale. A Desolated Moorland walk.
Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.
Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument from Great Ayton
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.
River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
A walk alongside the River Wharfe to historic Ilkley town centre, with a return via the Cow & Calf.
Cow and Calf
Departure from Ilkley (West Yorkshire)
Onto Ilkley Moor for fine views, a historic well cottage and iconic rock formations.
More walks in Howe
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Miers with Holtby
- Ainderby Quernhow
- Ainderby Steeple
- Aiskew
- Aldfield
- Aldwark
- Asenby
- Azerley
- Bagby
- Baldersby
- Bedale
- Bishop Monkton
- Bishop Thornton
- Boroughbridge
- Borrowby
- Brafferton and Helperby
- Bridge Hewick
- Burneston
- Burton Leonard
- Carlton Miniott
- Carthorpe
- Catton
- Copgrove
- Copt Hewick
- Cotcliffe
- Cowesby
- Crakehall
- Crosby
- Cundall with Leckby
- Dalton
- Dishforth
- Dunsforths
- East Tanfield
- Eldmire with Crakehill
- Ellenthorpe
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry
- Fawdington
- Felixkirk
- Firby
- Gatenby
- Givendale
- Hackforth
- Holme
- Howgrave
- Humberton
- Hutton Conyers
- Hutton-Sessay
- Kepwick
- Killerby
- Kirby Hill
- Kirby Knowle
- Kirby Sigston
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland
- Knayton with Brawith
- Landmoth-cum-Catto
- Langthorne
- Langthorpe
- Leake
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
- Little Langton
- Littlethorpe
- Markenfield Hall
- Markington with Wallerthwaite
- Marton-le-Moor
- Maunby
- Melmerby
- Middleton Quernhow
- Milby
- Morton-on-Swale
- Myton-on-Swale
- Nether Silton
- Newby Wiske
- Newby with Mulwith
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- North Kilvington
- North Otterington
- North Stainley with Sleningford
- Northallerton
- Norton Conyers
- Norton-le-Clay
- Over Silton
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Rainton with Newby
- Rand Grange
- Ripon
- Roecliffe
- Romanby
- Sandhutton
- Sawley
- Scruton
- Sessay
- Sharow
- Sinderby
- Skelton-on-Ure
- Skipton-on-Swale
- Snape with Thorp
- South Kilvington
- South Otterington
- Sowerby
- Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe
- Studley Roger
- Sutton with Howgrave
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Theakston
- Thimbleby
- Thirsk
- Thornbrough
- Thornton Bridge
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Thornton-le-Moor
- Thornton-le-Street
- Thrintoft
- Topcliffe
- Upsall
- Warlaby
- Wath
- Well
- West Tanfield
- Westwick
- Winksley
- Winton, Stank and Hallikeld
- Yafforth