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Midlife Hikers

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

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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
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Overview

See the North Yorkshire Moors at their finest, carpeted with a vibrant pink and purple heather. From the Hole of Horcum car park, we head east to the other-worldly rocky outcrops of the Bridestones, and then to the pretty villages of Lockton and Levisham. We return by way of the ruins of Skelton Tower, where we might catch a glimpse of the steam railway 🚂, and then around the edge of the magnificent bowl of the Hole of Horcum itself.

Saturday, 30 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
360m / 1181ft
Type:
circular

🅿️ Saltergate car park on the A169 – £6 for the day, payment by contactless card/phone or app only

🚌 Coastliner 840 bus from York Stonebow at 08:30 or Malton at 09:15 – if you're coming on the bus, please let the walk leader know beforehand so that we can wait for you if the bus is delayed

🐶 Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times

🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch

🍺 After the walk, we will head to a nearby pub for a drink

Midlife Hikers is part of the Ramblers and our walks are led by volunteers. Non-members are welcome to try us out for free for up to 3 walks but then we ask you to join the Ramblers

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 85265 93639
Nearest postcode:
YO18 7NR
Start time:
10:00 am

Saltergate car park, A169

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