Circular Walks
We have published a set of twelve circular countryside walks starting from Easingwold and the surrounding villages. These walks cover a variety of distances from 3 miles to 10 miles long and are mainly easy walking with beautiful views along the way. The illustrated leaflets describe the routes taken and offer detailed directions, a colour route map and information on points of interest along the way. They are available at our Easingwold Tourist Information Centre, price £1 per set of 6 leaflets.
Once completed, come back to the Market Place and enjoy a refreshing cup of tea or coffee and do a little shopping.
| Walk | Title | Time | Distance | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circular Walks from Easingwold Market Square | ||||
| #1 | Claypenny Hill & countryside to the east of Easingwold This is probably the best walk in the Easingwold area taking in the new nature reserves of Millfields Park and Woods and which includes a short walk up Claypenny Hill with views to the Dales, York Minster, the hill village of Crayke and beyond. |
1½ hours | 3 miles | Mainly easy going with one short hill |
| #2 | Hopwith Carr & Countryside to the South East A short walk talking in open countryside, fields and farms to the South East of the town. |
1 to 1½ hours | 2½ miles | Easy going |
| #3 | North Moor & Countryside to the north of Easingwold A delightful walk taking in paths created along the infant River Kyle which is wonderfully rich in wildlife! Kingfishers, dragonflies, butterflies (such as Brimstone) and a host of wild flowers can be seen along the way. Look out for interesting varieties of sheep found in the farms en route! |
3 Hours | 6 miles | Easy going along field paths |
| #4 | River Kyle & Countryside to the west of Easingwold. A walk taking in more of the River Kyle and along ancient country lanes. |
3 Hours | 7 miles | Easy going |
| #5 | A walk from Easingwold to Huby Village and Folly Wood. A longer but straightforward walk to the nearby village of Huby, where you can stop at a selection of places for lunch before travelling through Folly Wood and passing Easingwold Golf Course. |
4 hours | 10 miles | Easy going |
| #6 | A wonderful walk from Easingwold to Husthwaite and onto Coxwold via the spectacular Beacon Banks. Views aplenty along this route! | 4 to 5 hours | 10 miles | Easy going |
| Circular Walks starting outside of Easingwold | ||||
| #7 | Four Villages & Four Norman Churches A rural walk around interesting local villages where you can explore their Norman Churches amongst other interesting points on route. |
2 ½ hours | 5 miles | Easy going |
| #8 | Three walks from Yearsley Woods If you want a short stroll down to the lovely fish ponds or a longer walk to Ampelforth Abbey, there is something for everyone here. Woods, ponds, streams, and amazing views are all here to see! |
1½ , 2 ½ and 5 hours | 3,6,11 miles | Easy, Easy & Moderate going |
| #9 | Myton on Swale to Boroughbridge & return Starting at the site of the famous White Battle, follow the path along the River Swale to Boroughbridge for lunch & some shopping and return in the afternoon. |
1½ to 2 hours each way | 4 miles there and 4 miles back! | Easy going |
| #10 | Oulston Reservoir (Pond Head) A favourite local walk taking in Pond Head, a local beauty spot. The path also takes in Yearsly Woods, wonderful at any time of year! |
3 ½ hours | 8 miles | Easy going |
| #11 | Brandsby to Whenby & the Maze A walk taking in the less well visited eastern villages, some lovely old churches and the medieval City of Troy maze, one of only a few left in the country. |
3 hours | 8 miles | Easy going |
| #12 | A historic walk around Stillington visiting the ruins of Maston Priory, the site of Marton Priory and the infant River Foss. |
1 ½ hours | 3 miles | Easy going |
