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Thornton Watlass walks
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
Visorando Member 
6.63 mi
+466 ft
-440 ft
3h 25
Moderate
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.
Hackfall Woods Loop
Visorando Member 
3.97 mi
+515 ft
-515 ft
2h 15
Easy
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.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
Visorando Member 3.54 mi
+243 ft
-256 ft
1h 50
Easy
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
Visorando Member 
63.82 mi
+4,944 ft
-4,951 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
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.
Redmire Force and the Templar's Chapel from West Witton
Visorando Member 6.52 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from West Witton (North Yorkshire)
This a pleasant walk in Wensleydale that allows you to enjoy this beautiful part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The highlights of the walk include the River Ure, Redmire Force and the Chapel of the Kinights Templar.
Fountains Abbey
Visorando Member 8.42 mi
+427 ft
-423 ft
4h 15
Moderate
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.
Grinton Smelting Mill
Visorando Member 
4.12 mi
+860 ft
-863 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.
High Harker Hill - near Grinton, North Yorkshire, UK
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
This route is mostly on public Bridleways and moorland access tracks with a rough gravel surface with drainage channels crossing them. #WalkingWithWheels.
Croft-on-Tees to Girsby - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 5.08 mi
+203 ft
-154 ft
2h 30
Easy
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)
Visorando Member 40.69 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,407 ft
4 days
Difficult
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
Visorando Member 3.49 mi
+72 ft
-3 ft
1h 40
Easy
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.
Girsby to Middleton One Row - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 4.16 mi
+46 ft
-108 ft
1h 55
Easy
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.
Grimwith Reservoir
Visorando Member 6.76 mi
+404 ft
-390 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
Circular reservoir walk, fresh around Grimwith Reservoir.
Middleton One Row to Sadberge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 4.45 mi
+148 ft
-16 ft
2h 10
Easy
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.
Circular loop from Appletreewick, A Day in the Dales
Visorando Member 11.10 mi
+666 ft
-692 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Appletreewick (North Yorkshire)
A walk from Appletreewick and back along the Wharfe to Burnsall and around Grimwith Reservoir.
Greta Bridge to Winston - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 5.81 mi
+157 ft
-194 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rokeby (County Durham)
This walk follows the River Greta and River Tees, taking in some beautiful countryside, ancient bridges and river view.
River Greta Circular
Visorando Member 7.13 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brignall (County Durham)
A picturesque walk along the river Greta, abounds with history and nature.
Rutherford Bridge to Greta Bridge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 4.38 mi
+131 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Scargill (County Durham)
The 21st section of the route continues to follow the River Greta from Rutherford Bridge through picturesque countryside to the pretty village of Greta Bridge.
More walks in Thornton Watlass
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- Ainderby Steeple
- Aiskew
- Akebar
- Aldfield
- Appleton East and West
- Arrathorne
- Azerley
- Barden
- Bedale
- Birkby
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Bridge Hewick
- Brompton-on-Swale
- Brough with St. Giles
- Burneston
- Burrill with Cowling
- Burton-on-Yore
- Carthorpe
- Catterick
- Clifton-on-Yore
- Colburn
- Colsterdale
- Constable Burton
- Copt Hewick
- Crakehall
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby
- Easby
- East Hauxwell
- East Tanfield
- East Witton
- Ellerton-on-Swale
- Ellingstring
- Ellington High and Low
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry
- Fearby
- Finghall
- Firby
- Fountains Earth
- Garriston
- Gatenby
- Grantley
- Great Langton
- Grewelthorpe
- Hackforth
- Harmby
- Healey
- Hipswell
- Hornby
- Howgrave
- Hudswell
- Hunton
- Hutton Conyers
- Hutton Hang
- Ilton-cum-Pott
- Killerby
- Kiplin
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote
- Kirkby Malzeard
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland
- Langthorne
- Laverton
- Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains
- Little Langton
- Masham
- Melmerby
- Middleham
- Middleton Quernhow
- Morton-on-Swale
- Newton-le-Willows
- North Stainley with Sleningford
- Norton Conyers
- Patrick Brompton
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Rand Grange
- Richmond
- Ripon
- Rookwith
- Scorton
- Scotton
- Scruton
- Sharow
- Sinderby
- Skelding
- Snape with Thorp
- South Cowton
- Spennithorne
- St. Martin's
- Studley Roger
- Sutton with Howgrave
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Swinton with Warthermarske
- Theakston
- Thirn
- Thornton Steward
- Thrintoft
- Tunstall
- Walburn
- Warlaby
- Wath
- Well
- West Hauxwell
- West Tanfield
- Whitwell
- Winksley
- Yafforth