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Overview

From The Black Swan the walk follows through the fields to Riccal Dale Woods. It then follows the River Riccal along a gradual ascending track. After a moderate ascent the route passes Carlton Grange and into the beautiful Ashdale Plantation to return to Helmsley.

Thursday, 24 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
299.9m / 984ft
Type:
circular

Booking essential at https://www.northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-programme.html

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 61307 83795
Nearest postcode:
YO62 5BH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Hemsley Market Place Meet outside The Black Swan in the square in Helmsley

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE