A great walk through forest to Rievaulx Moor and back past Rievaulx Abbey.
Distance: 14 miles (22.5 km)
Ascent: 618 metres
Route grade: 59 (equivalent to Challenging)
Time to allow: From 6h 15m to 10h
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: Countryside, Moorland, Woodland
National Parks & National Landscapes: North York Moors National Park
Trails and Ways: Cleveland Way
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
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