walks in North Yorkshire

Walks in North Yorkshire

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Experience the great outdoors with some fantastic walks in North Yorkshire

What better way to explore your surroundings than on foot? Discover the best walking opportunities with our useful walking guide.

Find a hand-picked selection of walks in North Yorkshire, allowing you to immerse yourself in the best of the region’s breath-taking scenery, historical landmarks and dramatic coastline.

North Yorkshire Walks

Find the most picturesque routes and enjoy the best of the scenery North Yorkshire has to offer. Walks in North Yorkshire cover 3,000 square miles across two National Parks and a glorious coastline.

If your canine companion is joining, a walk in the moorland or forest is perfect for letting them roam freely. Look forward to exploring forests at Dalby, Langdale and Cropton with your four-legged friend by your side. Or, if your dog enjoys the beach, then a walk along the heritage coast is sure to be a hit.

The Cleveland Way is an iconic route that rests on the edge of the North York Moors and stretches for over 100 miles taking you through moorland scenery, endearing forests and panoramic views over a dramatic coastline, promising a wonderful day out.

There are so many walks to choose from, all varying in length, difficulty and views. Venture out to Cloughton and Hayburn Wyke, Staithes and Port Mulgrave, or the White Horse Walk. Other breath-taking views can be found along the Osmotherly and Mount Grace circular walk and the Roseberry Topping & Cook’s Monument trail. There’s also the coastal route of Robin Hood’s Bay to Boggle Hole and panoramic countryside from the Rosedale Mineral Railway walk.

Keep reading to discover magnificent walks in North Yorkshire…

  • Cloughton and Hayburn Wyke

    5 miles

    Moderate

    This 5-mile walk takes you along the Heritage Coast, promising spectacular views of the North Yorkshire coastline, as well as exploring a stretch of the Cleveland Way National Trail. Highlights of the walk include a rocky cove, a tumbling waterfall and giant boulders.

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    Fewston Reservoir Walk

    harrogate

    1h 44m

    6.6k

    Moderate

    Fewston Reservoir is the place to visit if you want to immerse yourself in North Yorkshire’s great outdoors! Come here for a walk to remember.

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  • Kirkby Stephen to Keld, feature

    Kirkby Stephen to Keld

    5h 13m

    11.5 miles

    Moderate

    Challenging in parts, this rural route is a great choice for those seeking a blissful walk along the Coast to Coast route.

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  • Osmotherley

    Osmotherley and Mount Grace

    3.5 Miles

    Easy

    Taking you through the delights of Osmotherley and the surrounding area is this 3-mile circular walk, making a great opportunity to soak up the village’s rich past. The path then takes you to Mount Grace and along the iconic Cleveland Way.

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  • Reeth to Richmond, Feature

    Reeth to Richmond

    4h 18m

    10.4 miles

    Moderate

    This section of the Coast to Coast walk takes place in Yorkshire, leading you through over 10 miles of immaculate countryside.

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  • Robin Hoods Bay

    Robin Hood’s Bay to Boggle Hole

    3 Miles

    Moderate

    This circular, North Yorkshire walk takes you along the coastline from Robin Hood’s Bay to Boggle Hole. This moderate three mile walk takes you across the clifftop or across the beach when the tide is low, with a few challenging steps at both Boggle Hole and Robin Hood’s Bay to tackle.  

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  • Roseberry Topping and Cook’s Monument

    7.5 Miles

    Moderate

    A firm favourite North Yorkshire circular walk taking you to two famous North York Moors landmarks on the way. This 7.5-mile-long walk is ideal for those seeking a small challenge whilst soaking up the history of the local area.

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  • Rosedale Abbey

    Rosedale Mineral Railway

    1 Mile

    Easy

    An easy, North Yorkshire route offering picturesque panoramic views of the surrounding countryside setting. Enjoy the heather moorland and immerse yourself into the history of the once booming ironstone industry.

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  • Staithes

    Staithes and Port Mulgrave

    4 Miles

    Moderate

    A refreshing, 4-mile circular walk taking you from the quaint fishing village of Staithes to Port Mulgrave. Follow the iconic Cleveland Way for a portion of this walk, where you will be delighted to find sections of woodland, fields and cliffs.

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  • White Horse walk

    White Horse Walk

    3 Miles

    Moderate

    This classic North Yorkshire Moors National Park offers the finest view of the turf-cut hillside landmark, the White Horse of Kilburn. This leisurely three mile walk takes you through endearing woodland which are situated beneath the cliff edges before taking you back up beside the horse itself.

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