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Northallerton Group

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Overview

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!

Thursday, 30 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
466.3m / 1530ft
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 58129 78697
Nearest postcode:
YO62 4DU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on the opposite side of the road to Hearts tearoom, West End, Ampleforth

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking