A lovely walk for Autumn on paths probably unfamiliar to many. A short, sharp uphill is followed by a level stretch through pastures (with surprising views down to Ampleforth) leading to a narrow path above Ampleforth Abbey quarry and the Monks' graveyard ( walk poles highly recommended for this part as fallen leaves will obscure underlying rocks). Good tracks and some quiet road walking before a few muddy field edges take us in to pretty Sproxton for lunch. There'll be time to pop into tiny Sproxton church then tracks and forest paths to Studford Ring and an increasingly steep descent into Amp and the tearoom!
Considerate roadside parking on West End (the main street) or round the corner on Railway St
10 stiles mostly in very good order
An undulating walk with a total of 1530' ascent, all gradual apart from the very start & end
Post walk refreshments at Hearts tearoom
Booking essential at https://www.northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-programme.html
No dogs