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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tees Barrage Circular, Stockton-on-Tees
Departure from Stockton-on-Tees
This circular walk follows a trail along both the north and south banks of the River Tees, now modern developments have replaced shipbuilding and other industries. The trail passes the Tees Barrage and provides good views of the Infinity Bridge. It is also fully accessible.
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.
England Coast Path - Newport Bridge to Middlesbrough Clock Tower
Departure from Stockton-on-Tees
This urban section of the England Coast Path follows the south bank of the Tees from the Newport Bridge to the Transporter Bridge and Clock Tower. This allows good views of both bridges and the northern bank of the Tees. The path is accessible although it runs through an industrial part of Middlesbrough. This section can easily be combined with a visit to Middlesbrough Town Centre.
More walks in West Harlsey
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Steeple
- Aislaby
- Appleton Wiske
- Birkby
- Boltby
- Borrowby
- Brompton
- Burneston
- Carlton
- Carthorpe
- Castlelevington
- Cotcliffe
- Cowesby
- Crathorne
- Crosby
- Dalton-on-Tees
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby
- Deighton
- East Cowton
- East Harlsey
- East Rounton
- Egglescliffe
- Ellerbeck
- Eryholme
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry
- Faceby
- Felixkirk
- Gatenby
- Girsby
- Great Busby
- Great Langton
- Great Smeaton
- High Worsall
- Hilton
- Holme
- Hood Grange
- Hornby
- Hurworth
- Hutton Bonville
- Hutton Rudby
- Ingleby Arncliffe
- Ingleby Barwick
- Kepwick
- Kirby Knowle
- Kirby Sigston
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirklevington
- Knayton with Brawith
- Landmoth-cum-Catto
- Leake
- Little Busby
- Little Langton
- Little Smeaton
- Low Worsall
- Maltby
- Maunby
- Middleton St George
- Middleton-on-Leven
- Morton-on-Swale
- Neasham
- Nether Silton
- Newby
- Newby Wiske
- Newsham
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- North Kilvington
- North Otterington
- Northallerton
- Osmotherley
- Over Dinsdale
- Over Silton
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Picton
- Potto
- Romanby
- Rudby
- Sandhutton
- Scruton
- Seamer
- Sexhow
- Sinderby
- Skutterskelfe
- South Cowton
- South Kilvington
- South Otterington
- Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe
- Stainton and Thornton
- Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Theakston
- Thimbleby
- Thirlby
- Thirsk
- Thornbrough
- Thornton-le-Beans
- Thornton-le-Moor
- Thornton-le-Street
- Thrintoft
- Upsall
- Warlaby
- Welbury
- West Rounton
- Whorlton
- Winton, Stank and Hallikeld
- Yafforth
- Yarm