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Hawnby in the North York Moors – Day Walk

A 10-mile circular day walk that starts and finishes in the picturesque hamlet of Hawnby and ventures into the one of the quietest stretches of the North York Moors National Park.

Experience Type: Day Experience
Distance: 10 Miles
Group Size: Maximum 15
Level: Active
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs

In a nutshell: 

  • Escape the busy areas and discover a less-visited stretch of the North York Moors National Park.

  • Enjoy a guided walk through ancient woods and across open moorland with stunning views at every step. 

  • Relax and enjoy the fresh air, open spaces and company of your fellow walking companions and Large Outdoors guide.

 

How do we grade our walks?

Suggested Itinerary

For this moderate 10-mile walk we’re sharing a superb option for exploring a quieter spot in the North York Moors National Park – one of those “keep it under your hat because this is fantastic” places that has all the hallmarks of a cracking good day. Pack your lunch and your walking kit and join Large Outdoors for a great sociable day walk.

Hawnby is our start and finish point – a lovely hamlet where the green and village pub are very much the focal point (and one that we may well be drawn to at the end of the day). 

Lovely woodland and a quiet valley ease us into the walk before a steep-ish pull up onto the Dale Town Common. Here we might well (subject to opening season/times) do a bit of a detour to High Paradise Farm for a cuppa at their café, which you can only reach on foot or two wheels. We’ll be picking a suitably scenic spot to stop and enjoy our packed lunches too.

We then follow the forest edge, joining the Cleveland Way National Trail and crossing open moorland, enjoying the exhilarating views across from the ridge to the Vale of Mowbray and the Yorkshire Dales beyond.  A few miles further along we alter direction and with our noses pointed towards Hawnby we start our return, losing height as we drop down into ancient woodland before reaching the impressive mansion Arden Hall.  From here it’s then just a stroll back into the hamlet and the end to our walk. Some participants will continue chatting with their group over some post-walk refreshment at the pub if it’s open - a lovely way to round off the day’s activity.

Good to Know

  • Meeting Time: this will depend on the date you are walking - please check your confirmation email when booking.
    Walks between March and October:     Please meet your guide at 9:45am for a prompt 10am start.
    Walks between November and February: Please meet your guide at 8:45am for a prompt 9am start.

    Meeting Location:
    Village Hall Car Park
    Hawnby
    YO62 5LS

    Please note there are NO public toilets in Hawnby.

    (There are various approach roads to get to Hawnby - the Village Hall is a location on Google Maps.)

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    Parking: There is parking available at the Village Hall with an honesty box for parking charges.

    Public Transport: Unfortunately, the meeting location for this Large Outdoors experience is not accessible by public transport.

  • Included:

    • A Large Outdoors guide to lead you on your Hawnby in the North York Moors Day Walk.

    • The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

    • Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

    Not included:

    • Travel to and from the meeting location.

    • Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

    • Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

    • Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

  • Please see our General (Walking) Kit List.

    The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.

  • What level of fitness is needed?
    This trip is graded as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

    Can I attend on my own?
    Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

    Can I buy food/drink on the walk? There are no guaranteed stops for water refills or food along the route, so you should bring sufficient water (at least 2-3 litres per person) and plenty of food.

    What transport is provided during this experience?
    We do not provide any transport for this experience.

    Can I bring my dog?
    Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

 
 

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