Over to Oakdale, a North Yorkshire Ramble

Join Steven and a group of OutdoorLads for a spring walk on the edge of the North York Moors.  

This is a walk through varied landscapes with several far reaching views across North Yorkshire and County Durham,

The route starts by a beck and follows the watercourse to a higher elevation where the group join the Cleveland Way and after dropping a little height to a ford gradually wind through woodland to eventually reach a set of steps, this is the first part of the ascent to the moors to give an excellent view to the east of the Cleveland Hills.

After a brief refreshment stop the path meets a junction and the opportunity to reach an easy gradual ascent on a very quiet lane leading to a popular spot a village with many amenities where will again pause for a rest.  

Leaving the village again using the Cleveland Way a steeper descent through woodland and by an old mill leads to a public road and we briefly use this until we see a bridleway leading into the steep sided narrow valley of Oakdale.  

Reaching the top after a gradual climb the far reaching views demand a photograph and again after a pause for lunch here we return using tracks and quiet lanes at first high on the moors.

This is a little more challenging than some lower hill walks with several ascents and descents spread over the walk but nothing that should trouble a regular hiker/rambler.

So if you want to explore the northwest corner of the North York Moors National Park in really good company get yourself along I look forward to seeing you.

All the photographs used on this event page were taken by the walk leader and permission is granted 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 en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
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