Many people use Helmsley as a base for exploring the North York Moors, these six walks all commence within a ten mile radius of the market town, making them perfect for a day trip.
Helmsley circular
0 miles from Helmsley
Setting off from the centre of the market town you head north to explore the pretty Beck Dale and Ash Dale, following a section of the Tabular Hills Walk, a link route that was created to transform the Cleveland Way long distance trail from a horseshoe shape into a closed circuit of the North York Moors and coast
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Rievaulx Abbey and Hambleton Hills
3 miles from Helmsley
This walk on the edge of the Hambleton Hills, close to Sutton Bank, egins from the charming hamlet of Old Byland, visits the stunning ruins of Rievaulx and weaves through charming woodland and spends a while tracing the valley of the Rye through constantly-changing scenery.
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Nunnington Hall
6 miles from Helmsley
The Howardian Hills are steeped in history and this walk, which also takes in the valley of the Rye, visits two of the most historic buildings in the area.
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Hawnby
7 miles from Helmsley
Setting off from All Saints' Church, there are good paths and tracks but a high ridge to climb on this lovely moorland walk.
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Hutton-le-Hole
9 miles from Helmsley
This walk sets off from the Ryedale Folk Museum and takes in the charming valley of the River Dove before calling in on another charming community at Gillamoor before making its way back to the start.
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Sutton Bank
9 miles from Helmsley
Many people believe that the view from the top of Sutton Bank is one of the finest in the country, follow good paths and woodland tracks to discover wonderful panoramic vistas.
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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.
