Top 5 beautiful North Yorkshire walks

Are you moving to North Yorkshire? you need to know about the beautiful walking spots, just a stone's throw away!

Whilst North Yorkshire is famed for some pretty hard walks, it's also a fabulous place to visit as a family.

Here are some of the most-loved walks in North Yorkshire that have been highly rated, so grab your coat and walking boots!

Hayburn Wyke Waterfall

Hayburn Wyke is a natural cove between Scarborough and Whitby, and part of a National Trust nature reserve.

It is under 3 miles long, with the beach and woodland to discover, this hidden gem is the perfect setting for a picnic or a day of exploration. The Hayburn Wyke waterfall is amongst a beautiful pebble beach and rock pools, perfect for a sunny day.

Also, The Hayburn Wyke Inn offers you the chance for some high-quality food and drink before or at the end of your visit.

Cleveland Way

The Cleveland Way is 109 miles long, with points of interest every step of the Way, enjoying the North York Moors and Coast.

Starting from the attractive market town of Helmsley, The Cleveland Way heads across the stunning North York Moors, before reaching the coast at Saltburn. From here there’s a visual feast along the dramatic North Yorkshire coastline to Filey, passing through old fishing villages, such as Robin Hood's Bay and lively coastal towns such as Scarborough and Whitby.

You can walk the Cleveland Way at any time of year but if you want to see the moorland heather in bloom, the best time to visit is late August and early September.

Forge Valley Woods

A beautiful and easily accessible walk for families, Forage Valley Woods, just behind East Ayon, Scarborough.

It’s a joy to walk at any time of year. In spring you’ll find yourself overwhelmed with great swathes of pungent wild garlic and delightful wood anemone; in autumn, the woodland colours are magnificent.

The woods of Forge Valley form a link with the ancient wildwoods of yesteryear. At one time, thousands of years ago, most of England was hidden beneath a mantle of broadleaved woodland.

Dalby Forest

In the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National park, offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure.

Home to over 8,500 acres of breathtaking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails and Gruffalo adventures, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.

A visit to Dalby will uncover many magical things such as The Gruffalo orienteering course, superworm trail, some of the very best mountain biking trails and endless stunning views. Also, keep your eyes peeled along the way for our unique sculptures which are dotted throughout the forest.

Mulgrave woods walk

You can spend hours exploring the woodland on the Mulgrave Estate. Starting in Sandsend you can wind up through the woods, following footpaths and crossing the streams that run through the estate.

One of the real hidden gems in the woods is the ruins of Mulgrave Castle. You can see the ruins of the Norman castle that once occupied the width of the ridge. You’ll also get a spectacular view of the valley while you wander around the castle ruins.

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