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Apr 124 min read

The Lilla Cross – the oldest Christian memorial in the North

High above Fylingdales Moor at a place called Lilla Howe is one of the most important crosses on the North York Moors if not the whole of...

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Aug 7, 20234 min read

A walk past Danby Castle and up and over Danby Rigg with standing stones and heather in bloom

We were looking for a shortish walk from the North York Moors National Park visitor centre as my wife was recovering from a nasty cold....

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May 14, 20232 min read

Beggars Bridge – a labour of love (literally) in the North York Moors

On the road to Egton Bridge in the Esk Valley lies the village of Glaisdale. On the edge of the village lies an old bridge known locally...

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Nov 15, 20225 min read

Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay Coastal Loop Walk

This is one of my favourite coastal walks – following the Cinder Track along the old railway line from Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay and...

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Jun 13, 20223 min read

The Black Swan at Helmsley – a comfortable stay at a historic location

Needing to head up to the North York Moors to recce a walking route for a future tour, myself and my wife decided at short notice to head...

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Apr 14, 20215 min read

Roseberry Topping & The Captain Cook Monument – walk from Great Ayton

The distinctive hill on the edge of the North York Moors has become an iconic landmark, particularly after part of the previously flat...

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Apr 9, 20203 min read

Who was and what is “Fat Betty” on Danby Moor?

Whist training as a Blue Badge Guide and travelling along Blakey Ridge on one of our North York Moors training days – someone pointed...