Hambleton Hills Circular

Join Steven as he showcases the Hambleton Hills in North Yorkshire for this moderate but very rewarding circular on the western escarpments of the North York Moors high above the Vale of Mowbray.

This walk will visit several named rock features Whitestone Cliff, Boltby Scar, Ivy Scar, Roulston Scar and will be done at a moderate pace with plenty of stops.  There will also be several pauses to absorb the far reaching panorama with rural Yorkshire laid out below and on a clear day several landmarks can be spotted in the distance. 

The first part of the walk ascends steeply on steps to gain the high ground and continues with little change in elevation to pass the Yorkshire Gliding Club and continue to one of the finest views of England (as described by James Herriot) high up on Sutton Bank looking towards the Pennines.

After the gradual descent the second part continues along the slopes of the hills in woodland and pasture, by copses , ponds and by farms returning to the plateaux through thick woodland for another chance to admire the prospect this time looking south and then continuing in a loop for a refreshment stop before again joining up with the well defined wide managed path to the start.

The paths along the way are in the main very good , the ascents can be testing but they are not long climbs by any means.  There will be several stops spaced throughout the walk for refreshments one where we can purchase hot drinks from an outside kiosk.

So why not come meet the OutdoorLads and start Spring with a bounce with a refreshing Yorkshire ramble?

The photographs used here are all taken by the walk leader and permission is given to OutdoorLads for their use.

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• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops enroute or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
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