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Ryedale Group

We are the Ryedale Ramblers. 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

Overview

This walk starts at the car park just off the A169 Whitby Road and takes the path down Whinestone Ridge through the forest ,then follows Old May Beck to Midge Hall. The walk then takes us past Falling Foss and through Little Beck Wood to Littlebeck. 

After crossing Littlebeck at the footbridge the walk climbs back up to the main Whitby Road. After crossing the road the walk takes a path to the south of Black Brow, across Sleights Moor to Arundel Hill. The walk then picks up Whinestone Ridge again to return to the car park.

Sunday, 12 November 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.8km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
295m / 968ft
Type:
circular

The walk may be slippery in places so walking poles may be an advantage. The walk is also very wet in places so boots are essential and gaiters are advisable.

The walk also crosses the A169 Whitby Road twice, so extra care is needed when crossing this busy road.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 85186 02830
Nearest postcode:
YO22 5LN
what3words:
stupidly.tins.swelling
Start time:
10:00 am

Car Park Just off A169 Whitby Road on Cow Wash Bank, opposite junction with Beckhole Road

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