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Northallerton Group

We are the Northallerton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

We start by walking through deciduous woods and over Hood Hill escarpment on muddy woodland paths.  A short length along Oldstead Road then takes us to the disused High Town Bank Road where we'll tackle a long steep ascent before pausing for a lunch break. It's then relatively-easy walking along the lane to join the Cleveland Way at Casten Dike. We finish by descending from Roulston Scar down through the woods back to the car park. Far-reaching views to the South, West and North-East from along the route if we're lucky enough to have a clear day!

Thursday, 5 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

No stiles. One long steep ascent and several short steep ascents and descents in the woods so walking poles would be helpful.

Opportunity for tea and scones at Yorkshire Gliding Club cafe after the walk. If you would like to reserve a scone, please let me know before 6pm on Wednesday 4th June. The cafe is a short drive away.

Booking essential at https://www.northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-programme.html

No dogs 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 51499 81201
Nearest postcode:
YO61 4AN
what3words:
prepare.kick.conspired
Start time:
10:00 am

Forestry England's Kilburn Woods car park (immediately below the White Horse). Charge £2.50/day

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