If you’re a walker, Ryedale offers something very special
There’s something magical about walking in Ryedale. With the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural beauty, fantastic views, miles of forest tracks, peaceful country lanes, high open moorland and rolling fields, Ryedale’s natural landscape is stunning, varied and perfect for walking.
But we also have wonderfully historic market towns, castles and abbeys – each with their own feel, stories, scenic lunch spots and favourite cafes. Whether you’re after a gentle wander around the streets of Helmsley, a beautiful route that takes in The Forge, Rievaulx Terrace and Abbey or the challenge of the Cleveland Way’s open moorland and tracks, you’ll find Ryedale is the perfect area to explore on foot.
We commissioned a series of trail maps, with driving directions and detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. These are all available to download from our partner AllTrails.com – enjoy!
Explore Ryedale District Council’s walks from AllTrails
Other useful resources for walking in Ryedale
- Walking in the Howardian Hills
- Walking in the North York Moors
- Nature & Bounty – Eating and Exploring from Malton – Yorkshire’s Food Capital
- Cleveland way
- East Yorkshire and Derwent Area Ramblers – Ryedale walks
- Ryedale Walking Group
- Visit Helmsley walks around Helmsley
- Welcome to Pickering – walks around Pickering
- Walking Britain – Pickering area walks
Watch this video to see what Ryedale, the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors National Park have to offer
WARNING: The video contains flashing images
Video description for accessibility
Ryedale, the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors have a range of exciting activities on offer. The video shows people enjoying cycling, paddle boarding, swimming, doing yoga, golf, horse riding and skate boarding. Other activities to enjoy include star gazing, walking, Go Ape, sailing, coasteering and surfing. It’s where you can discover the joys of Ryedale, the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors. You can discover the area at your own pace and all year round. The video was made in partnership with Scarborough Borough Council, North York Moors National Park and Discover Yorkshire Coast.