We are the Northallerton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
From the roadside parking in Hawnby, a short walk along the road down to Hawnby Bridge before we start a gradual climb, taking the path towards Sunnybank Farm, past Gowerdale House and through Gower Dale to the top at Dale Town Common. Following the track past Arden Hall to Mount Pleasant we drop down through Half Moon Plantation and cross the 3 footbridges to Hill End House. Round the north end of Hawnby Hill to Moor Gate, picking up the path to Low Banniscue via footbridge number 4 to return to Hawnby (via optional 5th bridge). Possibly 1 stile & may need to clamber over 1 gate. 9.3 miles.
No particularly steep sections, but note total ascent of c. 1900ft (580m)
Tea afterwards at Thirsk Garden Centre cafe (W3W "eggs.hills.majors" ).
Please be careful along the roads on the approach to Hawnby as there are a large number of recently released game birds about.
Booking essential at https://www.northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-program.html
