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Midlife Hikers

We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

From the centre of Helmsley we will head out along the route of the Tabular Hills Walk, gradually ascending up Ash Dale. After a short section of road walking it is back into woodland above Riccal Dale, before turning back downhill and heading along quiet farmland tracks back to Helmsley.

This is a lovely walk with a mix of woodland and farmland with views across to the Moors to the north and the Howardian Hills to the south. 

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
174m / 571ft
Type:
circular

🅿️ Cleveland Way car park in Helmsley, £6 for 6 hours

🚻 Toilets available at the start of the walk

🚌 East Yorkshire 128 bus from Scarborough at 0830 and Pickering at 0930 to Helmsley

🥪 You'll need to bring a packed lunch

🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead

☕ After the walk, we will head to a café for refreshments

⚠️ Boots required as it is likely to be muddy, and there is a very steep downhill section so you may prefer to bring poles

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 61015 83837
Nearest postcode:
YO62 5AT
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Start time:
10:30 am

Cleveland Way car park, Helmsley, YO62 5AT

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