Top Things to do in North Yorkshire
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Things to do in North Yorkshire, England: The Best Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom including Ingleborough, Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast Walk, Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk, Marske Sands Beach, North Sea Coastal Trail, Rosedale Railway Walk, Cleveland Way National Trail, Pennine Way National Trail, Whitby - Scarborough Trailway, Ingleton Waterfalls Trail.
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1. Ingleborough
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By sheffieldeats - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Seen from the top of Pen y Ghent and knowing that in about 6-8 hours you will be looking up at its vast bulk, takes some beating mixed emotions! Variety of terrain on the approach in, followed by a relatively short scramble up. Take your time and watch where you put your feet! Your respect for the mountain will be rewarded.
2. Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By lawyerrambling - Glendale, United States
Signed on with C2C in Kirkby Steven to do the first two-thirds of the walk (solo) in early June. Cannot praise the walk enough. Even this portion (of roughly 120 miles) offered a cross-section with coastal bluffs the first day, lakes and peaks through the Lake District, moors across Westmoreland, hills through the Pennines, dales in Yorkshire, villages in the Lake District and market towns (Kirkby Steven and Richmond). I took a slow pace and an extra night in Grasmere and the pace is such that, time permitting, an extra day every three days or so is welcome. (I wish I'd allowed an extra night in Kirkby Steven). The accommodations proved excellent (guest houses and B&Bs mostly) and the food was a pleasant surprise.
3. Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By keithydee - St Helens, United Kingdom
I have done this walk numerous times over the years , the latest being October 2020 in just over 6 hours and I have done it the traditional route, reverse and starting on different mountains first. It is a good day out with decent rail connections at Ribblehead and Horton in ribblesdale if you don't drive. There is plenty of camping around both Horton and on the road out to Ingleton near Ribblehead and several bunk houses in the area. The best time to do this is summer for the longer days. As with any longer hike (or run) do not underestimate it simply because lots of people complete it every year, even in summer it is not unusual to be in the cloud for the first couple of summits, you will usually get wet at some stage. You should always have food, drink, map and mountain kit. Some sections are Clint and Gryke so good boots or fell shoes are a must, particularly when it is wet as it is very smooth in places, ankle rolling stuff. Depending on your route you will have at least 1 steep ascent and should be relatively fit to complete the route, 5100 feet of climbing overall regardless of your route. Currently the footpath up onto Ingleborough from Whernside is closed at the top so there is a steep detour by the stone wall 1/4 mile to the left and mid week there was absolutely nothing open in Horton so do not rely on buying what you need when you get there. Over the last few years the footpaths have improved dramatically but knowledge of the route and a map is still a must as the weather can close in and there are lengths without signage.
4. Marske Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By mcson - Widnes, United Kingdom
Fantastic sandy beach - perfect for dog walkers. We enjoyed a lovely long walk with our dog Free parking and toilets - not too far from cafes up the high street!
5. North Sea Coastal Trail
6. Rosedale Railway Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful walk and, as it is along an old railway bed, it is flat and easy to walk. NB however that he map on the TA review shows this to be on the outskirts of York, but it is nowhere near it and is actually on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. Drive to Hutton le Hole, which is a beautiful village just up from Kirkbymoorside, then drive towards Rosedale Abbey. About a mile or so before Rosedale Abbey you will see car parking on the left hand side, and a couple of benches giving views over Rosedale. This is actually on top of Rosedale Chimney Bank - the steep hill down to the village. Park here and the railway walk is the track heading away to your left, past the old mine works. Alternatively, I tend to drive from Hutton le Hole towards Danby along Blakey Ridge. When you get to the junction of the road to Church Houses, you will see a car parking space on your right hand side. You can access the walk from here. Get to the track, turn right and it takes you to the top of Rosedale Chimney Bank. There are no catering facilities at either end of the walk, so take a flask, although there are a couple of good tearooms in Hutton le Hole and also in Rosedale Abbey.
7. Cleveland Way National Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By LauraT404 - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
We started walking the Cleveland Way in July from the start/end point in Helmsley near the carpark. The walk begins at a triangular stone sculpture carved with the name of the walk and the national trail acorn logo. We walked a stretch most weekends and finished early September. The Cleveland Way ends in Filey at a similar, larger, triangular stone sculpture. Day 1: Helmsley to Sutton Bank (18.81kms) Day 2: Sutton Bank to Osmotherley (19.46kms) Day 3: Osmotherley to Clay Bank (19.57kms) Day 4: Clay Bank to Captain Cook’s Monument (19.79kms) Day 5: Captain Cook’s Monument to Saltburn (21.08kms) Day 6: Saltburn to Sandsend (29.3kms) Day 7: Sandsend to Ravenscar (24.79kms) Day 8: Ravenscar to Filey (34.1kms) I enjoyed following the white acorn signposts all along the Cleveland Way, it felt almost like a treasure trail :-) Paths varied so much from flat stone paths, bumpy pebble paths, grass, mud, the occasional stretch along a tarmac road and everything in between! Walking through fields, woods, across moorlands, many bridges and then along the coast with the many ups and downs and occasional boardwalks. We were blessed with lovely weather on 6 of our 8 days and took many AMAZING photos. The first half of the Cleveland Way is more varied with regards to scenery, the second half is entirely coastal with only the occasional short detour slightly inland to go through a woodland valley. The coastal views are spectacular! But so are the open moorland stretches! Every day was a delight and I am so glad we had the opportunity to experience the English countryside in all its glory, and right on our doorstep too! I've reviewed the different locations we passed through on our mammoth hike separately, see other reviews for more information. I couldn't pick a favourite part of our hike, as each day was so different! But I would recommend anyone with reasonable fitness to take the time to experience our beautiful countryside.
8. Pennine Way National Trail
9. Whitby - Scarborough Trailway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By J3919TFstevew
Whitby Scarborough Trailway has got again hidden gems this is a great perfect place for Dog Walking you can hire cycles from Trailways in and then cycle up Robins hoods Bay and the n grab rolls and Beer a great time, then back down to Whitby Viaduct we had a great time worth the trip recommend to all to visit b
10. Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,704 reviews
A 4½ mile trail, via a series of spectacular waterfalls, through ancient woodland and beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery.
Reviewed By bauchtan - Liverpool, United Kingdom
We did the trail as a family the other weekend, and it was a beautiful day to do the walk. It was quite busy but with the clear covid signs along the walk and maintaining social distance i believed most people followed this. We also stayed at the Falls Park which you pass half way onto your walk, a stunning location of scenery and peacefulness with only a few static homes to rent - nothing quite like having dinner on the patio and seeing a deer nibbling on some grass! There is a beautiful ran cafe at the entrance of Falls Park where you walk past half way around the walk, and you can stop for a drink or a bite to eat including some delicious ice creams (better choices than the ice cream van just before, and less of a queue!) and you have the option of sitting at tables listening to the sound of the next waterfall your about to pass - what more can you want! Here there is also a toilet block which was lovely and clean. I absolutely love doing this walk and it's also dog friendly and it's wonderful to see people splashing around under Thornton Force Falls, on a safe and nice day that is! There's also a little cabin shack just before this waterfall - a blessing on a hot day! Would hugely recommend the Waterfalls Walk and if your looking to stay Falls Park is the perfect location!
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