Slingsby walks

Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk

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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.

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

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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 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.

From Cawthorne Roman Camp

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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.

Wharram Percy (Disused Railway & Medieval Village)

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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.

From Thixendale through Kirby Underdale

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From Thixendale through Kirby Underdale

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.

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.

Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank

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Departure from Spaunton (North Yorkshire)

A North York Moors walk that is never too strenuous. The route offers some fine views into the Seven Valley with some wonderful moorland walking. In poor visibility a sense of direction and good map reading skills are essential.

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.

Dundale Pond from Levisham

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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.

A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom

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A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom

Departure from Farndale West (North Yorkshire)

This lovely walk takes you on a tour of upper Farndale; a delightful and peaceful valley in the North York Moors. Starting at Low Mill it heads immediately uphill onto Blakey Ridge and follows the old iron ore railway towards the head of the dale, with great views, before descending into farmland and eventually taking the riverside path back to Low Mill. Where the walking is on the road these are quiet and traffic will be infrequent.

The Rudland Ridge

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Departure from Bransdale (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors circular walk's main focus is to enjoy the views from Rudland Rigg. This is a quiet part of this National Park and you can almost be guaranteed solitude.

Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey

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Departure from Rosedale East Side (North Yorkshire)

A pleasant and interesting circular walk from Rosedale Abbey. Farmland, open moors and the remains of the old iron ore mine workings and railway. Lovely half way tea room at Dale Head Farm.

From Wayrham Through Painsthorpe

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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.

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.

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.

The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint

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Departure from Lockton (North Yorkshire)

An interesting walk around and then through the geological feature known as The Hole of Horcum. There is a detour to the ruin of Skelton Tower and from there good views of the steam engines running on the North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway. The rim of the hole has the remains of Iron Age earth workings taking the form of dykes.

Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey

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Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)

A relatively 'easy' but lengthy North York Moors walk that takes in the railway and mining heritage of the Rosedale valley. The walk also provides some wonderful views of the valley and surrounding moors.

Farndale Circular from Little Blakey

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Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)

A North York Moors walk that offers miles of easy walking around Farndale. There is some uphill walking at the start but the rewards are some wonderful views.

Glaisdale Moor

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Departure from Glaisdale (North Yorkshire)

This North York Moors route has the disdvantage that much of the walk follows quiet moorland roads. However the walks offers some beautiful views of Northdale, Rosedale, the Fryup Dales and Glaisdale.

Goathland & Howl Moors

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Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)

This lengthy North York Moors walk crosses Two Howes Rigg and circles the Goathland and Howl Moors. In addition the Wheeldale Beck valley is very pretty. For railway enthusiasts you may also see steam trains on the North York Moors Railway.

Around Goathland

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Around Goathland

Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)

An easy circular walk around the lovely village of Goathland. You will see steam trains on the lines, two small waterfalls and have the chance to take refreshments at a unique country pub.

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.

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