A lovely stroll through the town with shops, castle and gardens.
Distance: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Ascent: 9 metres
Route grade: 10 (equivalent to Easy)
Time to allow: From 30m to 1h 
Starting point: YHA Helmsley 
Grid reference: SE 615 840
What3Words: ///rebounder.nimbly.single
End point: Circular, to YHA Helmsley
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Type of walk: Town
National Parks & National Landscapes: North York Moors National Park
Trails and Ways: Cleveland Way, Ebor Way
Wheelchair accessible: Off-road powered 
Pushchair accessible: Off-road pushchair 
Stile free: Yes 
Seats on route: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: Yes 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s, Town This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL26) North York Moor - Western Area
