Cleveland Way Circular & Linear Walks

This is a short out and back walk of about 1 mile on a quiet stretch of the Cleveland Way at Nettledale, not far from Helmsley. It is a pleasant saunter through the edge of a woodland, whilst looking out across several ponds, before reaching a small and enchanting glade, where the Cleveland Way crosses the stream on some stepping stones.  The walk returns back from here. The walk follows a stoned track on a fairly level surface, though it can be a little rough in places.. The walk is classified as a Miles without stiles (For Many) route. The route follows a stone track on a fairly level gradient.  The track can be a bit rough in places. There is a parking area with space for a few cars by the roadside at the start of the walk.  Park here and head through the gate into the woodland edge, signed for the Cleveland Way.  Follow the track for about half a mile, with nice views across the nearby ponds.  Turn round when you reach the opening with the stepping stones. The nearest accessible toilets are in Helmsley.  A number of the cafes in Helmsley, such at The Walled Garden's cafe and Porters are accessible. Please find the full mapping and details for this walk here:  OutdoorActive (Nettledale Accessible Walk)

This short, classic walk of about 1 mile out and back along the Cleveland Way and England Coast Path National Trails offers one of the most spectacular views over the village of Robin Hood’s Bay and across to the magnificent cliffs of Ravenscar.  On a clear day the distant headland of Flamborough can be seen over 30 miles away. The walk has a maximum gradient of about 1:10 dropping  for 20 metres just after the Station Road car park at the start and there is another similar gradient where it rises on leaves the Cinder Track, leading onto the cliff path. The walk is classified as a Miles without stiles (For Many) route. Miles without Stiles Categories The Miles without Stiles categories are  for 'all', 'many', or 'some' and are  based on gradients and surface conditions. The grades are a guide only, so please weigh up your route choice carefully. For all Suitable for everyone, including pushchairs and people operating their own wheelchairs. Gradient: No more than 1:10 Surface: Tarmac or smooth, compacted stone with a diameter of 10 mm or less. Path width will be a minimum of 1 metre with passing places. For many Suitable for assisted wheelchair users and families with more robust, all-terrain type buggies. Gradient: Existing gradients no more than 1:10, although newly built gradients can be up to 1:8 Surface: The path surface will be rougher stone of 4 cm diameter or less. For some Strong and confident wheelchair users and helpers may find routes 'for some' within their abilities. May be suitable for off-road mobility scooters. Gradient: Gradients are not limited, but slopes greater than 1:8 will have improved surfacing, or handrails. Surface: There may be some low steps or breaks in the surface up to 10 cm in height. Stone surface material may be up to 10 cm in diameter. Path surface details and gradients After leaving the tarmac footpath the route joins the Cinder Track on a compacted limestone path. After a short distance it turns right off the Cinder Track and climbs a slope of about 1:15. At the top of the slope it continues on the field with only slight gradients on the fully surfaced path  on average 1 metre wide with only slight gradients.  There are two gates which are fully accessible. Route From the Station Road car park the walk crosses the road and at the end of Mount Pleasant North joins the Cinder Track for a short distance, before turning right up the slope and into the field.  From here it joins the cliff path. Follow the path to the fantastic viewpoint across Robin Hoods Bay, just before the Kissing Gate and return the same way. Nearest Facilities The nearest accessible toilets are in the Station Road car park (closed in winter). There is ramped access for refreshments at the Grosvenor Hotel opposite the car park and at the Victoria Hotel at the top of the hill down to the old village. You can download and follow this walk on OutdoorActive (Robin Hood's Bay Accessible Walk)

This is one of our short "Miles without Stiles" Routes for Some. It passes through National Trust land, offering coastal scenery at its dramatic best. The views over the sheer cliffs along the southern loop of this route are spectacular. In spring and early summer the hayfield along the cliff edge display a wonderful array of wild flowers. The walk is about 1 1/2 miles in total. The maximum slope on this walk is 1:10 over 100 metres.  There are two loops.  The first northern loop is likely to be suitable for people with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter.  The second loop includes 2 kissing gates restricting access for some. Path Details The path is mainly made up of compact earth, short grass, or aggregate, which is a bit rough in places. The northern loop is fairly level and accessible for mobility scooter users and some wheelchair and pushchair users.  The southern loop, has a short incline of about 1:10 for 100 metres.  This loop also includes 2 kissing gates, so is not suitable for mobility scooter, wheelchair and pushchair users. Route Details From Station Square, walk towards the coast and turn left along the Cleveland Way for the southern loop.  A grass path with slight rises and falls continues towards the Raven Hall Hotel. At the great viewpoint turn left away from the cliff top onto the stone track  and left again to follow the old track back towards the tarmac road. Then turn left to return to Station Square. For the second southern loop of the walk, return to the cliff edge and turn right. At the seat there is an impressive view down to Blea Wyke. The path is mainly grass or compacted earth. After a short rise turn right through a kissing gate and right again at the second gate to follow the rough stone track back to Station Square. Nearest Facilities There is an accessible public toilet on the right hand side as you drive into Ravenscar. There is food and drink to enjoy at both the Ravenscar Tearooms on Station Square and at the Raven Hall Hotel.  Both of these are accessible for wheelchair users. Points of Interest Ravenscar is famous as ‘the resort that never was’. In 1895 developers had plans for a smart holiday resort here, with houses, shops, hotels, formal gardens and a Marine Esplanade alongthe cliff top. However, the developers went bankrupt leaving just one hotel, a few homes, a road and the sewer system built – all of which can be seen on your walk today. The National Trust Coastal Centre at Ravenscar is well worth a visit, and it is mainly accessible for wheelchairs. Miles without Stiles Categories The Miles without Stiles categories are  for 'all', 'many', or 'some' and are  based on gradients and surface conditions. The grades are a guide only, so please weigh up your route choice carefully. For all Suitable for everyone, including pushchairs and people operating their own wheelchairs. Gradient: No more than 1:10 Surface: Tarmac or smooth, compacted stone with a diameter of 10 mm or less. Path width will be a minimum of 1 metre with passing places. For many Suitable for assisted wheelchair users and families with more robust, all-terrain type buggies. Gradient: Existing gradients no more than 1:10, although newly built gradients can be up to 1:8 Surface: The path surface will be rougher stone of 4 cm diameter or less. For some Strong and confident wheelchair users and helpers may find routes 'for some' within their abilities. May be suitable for off-road mobility scooters. Gradient: Gradients are not limited, but slopes greater than 1:8 will have improved surfacing, or handrails. Surface: There may be some low steps or breaks in the surface up to 10 cm in height. Stone surface material may be up to 10 cm in diameter. You can find this route and follow on site using OutdoorActive (Ravenscar Accessible Walk)

This is a short pleasant walk of about 1.2 miles out and back that offers a bit of access along the coastal Cleveland Way, with wonderful views across to Runswick Bay before returning by the same path. Miles without Stiles Categories The Miles without Stiles categories are  for 'all', 'many', or 'some' and are  based on gradients and surface conditions. The grades are a guide only, so please weigh up your route choice carefully. For all Suitable for everyone, including pushchairs and people operating their own wheelchairs Gradient: No more than 1:10 Surface: Tarmac or smooth, compacted stone with a diameter of 10 mm or less. Path width will be a minimum of 1 metre with passing places For many Suitable for assisted wheelchair users and families with more robust, all-terrain type buggies Gradient: Existing gradients no more than 1:10, although newly built gradients can be up to 1:8 Surface: The path surface will be rougher stone of 4 cm diameter or less For some Strong and confident wheelchair users and helpers may find routes 'for some' within their abilities. May be suitable for off-road mobility scooters Gradient: Gradients are not limited, but slopes greater than 1:8 will have improved surfacing, or handrails Surface: There may be some low steps or breaks in the surface up to 10 cm in height. Stone surface material may be up to 10 cm in diameter Path surface details and gradients This walk is a mixture of a smooth aggregate path, which leads from by the Runswick Bay Hotel to the cliff edge and then a grassy, but sometimes a bit rough section that follows the cliff path for a short distance.  The gradient is reasonably level with just a few slight rises. Route Walk back along the road from the car park and turn right at The Runswick Bay Hotel. Head through the car park and follow the Cleveland Way to the cliff edge and turn left. Follow the path through two fields before returning.  There is a bench as you reach the cliff path. Nearest Facilities The nearest accessible toilets are at Staithes Top car park. There are refreshments available at Cliffemount Hotel & Runswick Bay Hotel, both near the start of the walk. Starting Point Start from the top car park at Runswick Bay, which is Pay & Display What3Words ///housework.rubble.boat Download this route You can download and save this route to your smartphone for on site navigation here: OutdoorActive (Runswick Bay Accessible Walk).

Enjoy a great day of walking starting from the iconic Sutton Bank escarpment. As it partly uses a cycle route, this walk has been created only for people with a wheelchair, mobility scooter, hand cycle mountain bikes or mountain trikes or similar and anyone accompanying them. For a shorter, easier walk just use the Cleveland Way sections north or south of Sutton Bank. This 5¼ mile / 8.5km walk uses the Cleveland Way National Trail along the Sutton Bank escarpment, which means you can enjoy outstanding views across the Vale of Mowbray to the distant Yorkshire Dales. It also takes in some of the Sutton Bank ‘Cliff’ cycle route, which winds through the woods and across the fields. Much of the walk is level, but there are some ups and downs, with maximum gradients of 1:8 for short distances (up to 50 metres) and 1:13 for longer distances (up to 150 metres). Please be aware that after wet weather some surfaces can be rough or muddy. This includes some of the Cleveland Way stretches along the White Horse Path section that have suffered frost damage. The Disabled Ramblers rating for this walk is Category 2. Find more details on ratings at www.disabledramblers.co.uk There are accessible toilets and refreshment facilities at Sutton Bank. There is also a café (not accessible but outside seating) and toilet (suitable for those who can weight bear) at the Yorkshire Gliding Club. Find the full mapping and details for this walk here:  OutdoorActive (Sutton Bank Access Circuit)

This is a short out and back stroll of about 1 1/2 miles along the escarpment of the Hambleton Hills from where there are distant views to the Yorkshire Dales. Leaving the Drove Road a grass track then leads to an outstanding view over hidden Thorodale. August is a great time to walk this route when the heather is in full bloom. The walk has maximum gradients down and up of 1:15. Path Surface and Gradient The start of this walk has enough width to use either the close cropped grass or the stony track of the Drove Road. Where it leaves the Drove Road it joins a grassy track, with a gradient of approximately 1:15 before levelling out.  The route then passes through a bridlegate and is a narrower and rougher path for a short distance before the views of Thorodale.  Some may choose to turn back at the gate. Route Details There is space for a few cars where the road from Kepwick meets the Hambleton Drove Road. From here head north descending gently along the Hambleton Drove Road.  On reaching the ruins of Lime Kiln House turn right on the grassy track of the bridleway, climbing at around a 1:15  slope before it levels out.  After a short distance you can turn around, or head through the gate on the left along the rougher path to see the wonderful view over Thorodale. Nearest Facilities There are no immediate facilities. The closest are at Thirsk and Osmotherley where there are accessible toilets. Getting there Kepwick is situated north-east of Thirsk. Turn off the A19 at Knayton for Kepwick. At the west end of the village by the entrance to Kepwick Hall, take the road signed ‘Unsuitable for motors’ (It is ok for cars up to the parking point!) This is a steep, narrow, gated tarmac road which will take you to the start point of the walk. Points of Interest The Hambleton Drove Road has been used for thousands of years. Along its length archaeologists have found flints, axes and pottery dating back to the stone age. In the 18th Century the road was used by Scottish cattle drovers. They drove vast herds of cattle from Scotland across England to various market towns, even as far as London. The walk also leads you down to the ruins of Limekiln House. This was once an Inn serving the drovers. This is limestone country and evidence of stone quarries abound in the area. During the 19th century the stone was used extensively for mortar, limewash and agricultural lime as well as for building local dry stone walls. Further north the limestone thins out and is replaced by grit and sandstone and the vegetation changes from grassland to heather moorland. Miles without Stiles Categories The Miles without Stiles categories are  for 'all', 'many', or 'some' and are  based on gradients and surface conditions. The grades are a guide only, so please weigh up your route choice carefully. For all Suitable for everyone, including pushchairs and people operating their own wheelchairs Gradient: No more than 1:10 Surface: Tarmac or smooth, compacted stone with a diameter of 10 mm or less. Path width will be a minimum of 1 metre with passing places For many Suitable for assisted wheelchair users and families with more robust, all-terrain type buggies Gradient: Existing gradients no more than 1:10, although newly built gradients can be up to 1:8 Surface: The path surface will be rougher stone of 4 cm diameter or less For some Strong and confident wheelchair users and helpers may find routes 'for some' within their abilities. May be suitable for off-road mobility scooters Gradient: Gradients are not limited, but slopes greater than 1:8 will have improved surfacing, or handrails Surface: There may be some low steps or breaks in the surface up to 10 cm in height. Stone surface material may be up to 10 cm in diameter. Download this Route You can find this route and follow it on your Smartphone here: OutdoorActive (Hambleton Drove Road Accessible Walk).

This short walk is one of our coastal ambles.  Saltburn was once an important Victorian seaside town. Today it still retains that grandeur; with the North East’s only pleasure pier and the oldest working water-balanced inclined tramway in Britain. There are plenty of fascinating finds to discover here, including the Valley Gardens, a miniature railway and artisan cafes and shops. Peruse the town to get to know its history and sample its quirkier delights.

• Distance: just under 2 miles/ 3.2 kilometres
• Duration:  allow 2 1/2 hours with plenty of breaks
• Difficulty: This is a generally easy ramble, with a bit of a climb out of the Valley Gardens to reach the top of Saltburn, then the option of the Cliff Lift to return to beach level

This is one of the North York Moors National Park coastal ambles.  It is a better alternative route for the Cleveland Way along the beach when the tide is out With picture postcard cottages, babbling becks and stunning seascapes, Sandsend’s romantic setting will get your heart racing. The extensive 3-mile beach stretches all the way to Whitby with views of the imposing Whitby Abbey perched high on the clifftops. Walk along the beach at low tide and head back through the pretty village of Sandsend in time for sunset. Check tide times.

• Distance:  about 3 miles/ 5km
• Duration: about 2 hours with a break
• Difficulty:  an easy walk along the beach

This is a circular walk on an attractive coastal section of the Cleveland Way at Ravenscar.  Ravenscar is a great spot to visit, with a unique history - it is known as the "Town that never was" and outstanding views across the coast to Robin Hoods Bay. It also houses the National Trust Visitor Centre, where there is plenty of good advice and drinks and light snacks are available, as well as the Ravenscar Tea Rooms and Raven Hall Hotel This is a  walk of great contrasts. Firstly the dramatic cliff top experience, then a chance to walk on the old railway line between Scarborough and Whitby before culminating in a visit to the fascinating site of the Peak Alum Works.

• Distance:  6 miles (9.5km)
• Duration:  allow 3 1/2 to 4 hours including breaks
• Difficulty:  this is a fairly easy walk, which becomes a bit more moderate with the optional descent to the Alum works and back at the end

This is one of the North York Moors National Park's Coastal Ambles. Become immersed in birdsong, observe nature and admire the stunning views from Ravenscar. This is the perfect place to escape to for peace and quiet. Ever wandered what mindfulness is about? Take a mindful meander to find out.

• Distance:  just over 3 miles/ 4.8km
• Duration:  allow 2 1/2 hours including breaks
• Difficulty:  A moderate walk including hills and uneven ground

It might only be a shade under 3 miles, but this is a real adventure walk for all the family, with some awe-inspiring views into the bargain.  There's a striking panorama of Middlesbrough, the Cleveland plain, Roseberry Topping and Cook's Mounument, and you'll get amazing views both on the outward leg and then - after a stiff, stepped climb - on the return section that follows the Cleveland Way National Trail across Cringle Moor.  The start of the trail is in the privately owned Lord Stones Country Park, where there's access to the ancient stone that gives the walk its name - as well as parking, a cafe-restaurant and local produce shop.

• Distance:   2.75 miles (4.4km)
•  Duration:   2 hours
• Difficulty:   Moderate - its a short walk but it does include a big up and down

Part of the Try a Trail series, here is a perfect walk for a weekend.  It follows the northern escarpment of the Cleveland Way from Kildale through to the sea at Saltburn.  The recommended overnight stop is at Guisborough. There are many highlights to the route, including Captain Cooks Monument, Roseberry Topping, Gisborough Priory and the delightful seaside settlement of Saltburn by the Sea.  There are also great rail connections to both ends at Kildale and Saltburn via Middlesbrough.

• Distance:  16.6 miles (26.7km)
• Duration:  Two day walk - Day 1 about 5 hours and Day 2 also about 5 hours
• Difficulty:  This is a moderate walk

This is a fantastic two day walk taking in the jewels of the North Yorkshire Coast.  Take a weekend to explore this superb section of the Cleveland Way starting from Whitby and travelling  to Scarborough, with an overnight stop at the enchanting village of Robin Hood's Bay.  There are endless highlights to this route, the cliff scenery, Whitby Abbey, Ravenscar and the rocky cove of Hayburn Wyke to name but a few.

• Distance:  20.8 miles (33.5km)
• Duration:  Two days - Day 1 about 5 hours, Day 2 about 8 hours
• Difficulty:  Moderate - there are plenty of ups and downs along this walk

Explore handsome Osmotherley and its surroundings on a 3¼ -mile circular walk that touches every aspect of the village’s rich religious past. The village itself has both medieval church and 18th-century Methodist chapel, while following field and woodland paths to the northwest leads to the impressive ruins of Mount Grace Priory – the best-preserved Carthusian remains in the country. Returning to Osmotherley along a section of the Cleveland Way National Trail, there’s the option of calling in at The Lady Chapel, a place of Catholic pilgrimage for over 600 years – beautifully set on a hillside with sweeping views over Bilsdale, Teesside and the Pennines. Osmotherley is a noted walking centre – on the Cleveland Way and at the start of the Lyke Wake Walk – so there’s no shortage of places to rest up afterwards, including three pubs for a population of just a few hundred!

• Distance:  3 1/4 miles
• Duration:   3 hours
• Difficulty:     a moderate walk, with a drop to reach Mount Grace Priory and the return climb back

This is one of the North York Moors National Park's Coastal Ambles. Robin Hood’s Bay holds a fascinating mix of history and legend. A Stone Age settlement, smugglers’ haunt in the 1700s and a 190 million year old coastline full of ancient rocks, Jurassic fossil and rock pools. This experience leads you along the beach at low tide and back on the Cleveland Way National Trail, with views from the cliff top. Check tide times. Add 10 minutes to the Whitby tide times for Bay.

• Distance:  1 1/2 miles/ 2.25km
• Duration:  about 2 hours
• Difficulty: There are steep steps at both Boggle Hole and Robin Hood's Bay

This 6 mile circular walk to Maw Wyke follows the cliffs north of Robin Hood's Bay and passes Ness Point, one of the most treacherous headlands along this coastline. Looking at the jagged rocks, it's not hard to imagine small fishing boats being tossed about at the mercy of the sea.  The stiff breezes, wheeling seabirds and clifftop panoramas are left behind on the return along the Cinder Track, the line of the old railway between Whitby and Scarborough, where occasional benches, hedgerows and wildflower patches offer a gentle approach to the age-old fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay.

• Distance    6 miles (9.8Km)
• Duration     4 hours
• Difficulty      Moderate - it is generally easy going, but there is one steep climb to get from the Cleveland Way to the Cinder Track

Get some sea air on this 4-mile circular walk, starting at the atmospheric old fishing village of Staithes, with its harbourside cottages, cobbled streets and winding alleys. Leave the sheltered harbour and follow the Cleveland Way National Trail for the first half of the walk, tramping across the high cliffs to Port Mulgrave and enjoying wonderful coastal views. The return is across fields and through woodland, via the small hamlet of Dalehouse.

• Distance: 4 miles (6.4km)
• Duration:  2 1/2 hours
• Difficulty:  A moderate walk, with a steep climb from Staithes Harbour to the cliff top and a descent and ascent in the woods.

This short circular walk  is a great way to appreciate the moorland fringe of the North York Moors National Park. Starting from Square Corner it descends on an attractive stone slab path to reach the delightful village of Osmotherley. This picture postcard village has been welcoming holiday makers and day trippers for over a hundred years and has good facilities with several pubs and cafes.  Further on the walk climbs back onto the moors, taking in a length of the historic Hambleton Drove Road.

• Distance: 4.8 miles (7.8km)
• Duration: allow 3 to 3 1/2 hours including breaks
• Difficulty:  Moderate

Enjoy the National Park in a nutshell on this 11-mile walk through some of the North York Moors’ most characteristic landscapes. From the craggy heights of Ravenscar the route runs across Howdale Moor for some classic moorland scenery before dropping down to the old Scarborough-to-Whitby railway line and along to the famous smugglers’ haunt of Robin Hood’s Bay. Both here and at nearby Boggle Hole you can indulge in a spot of rock-pooling and fossil-hunting, before returning along an exhilarating clifftop stretch of the Cleveland Way National Trail, via the old alum works industrial site. That’s a powerful combination of the best National Park experiences in one big day out.

• Distance: 11 miles (17.7km)
• Duration:  6 1/2 hours
• Difficulty:  This is a strenuous walk

Some of the most spectacular views in the whole National Park unfold as you cross the heights of Cold Moor, en route to the magnificent rock crags known as the Wainstones.  This 8-mile circuit makes a challenging day out, but you are amply rewarded for your efforts, whether it's watching rock-climbers tackle the crags, sampling one of the most thrilling sections of the Cleveland Way National Trail, or skirting Urra Moor on your return - the latter is the highest point in the North York Moors.  This is a fabulous moorland walk, with lots of high points - in every respect!

• Distance:     8 miles (13 km)
• Duration:     5 1/2 hours
• Difficulty:     a strenuous walk with plenty of ups and downs