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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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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This is a 9 mile circular walk. Starting from the village of Newton upon Rawcliffe, we head along the Tabular Hills path which has lovely views over Newton Dale. We then follow a bridleway that takes us through woodland and open farmland towards Newbridge. This is where I've planned our lunch stop as it's the perfect location to spot a steam train 🚂! After lunch we pass through the works of a limestone quarry and a rifle range, then head up a short but steep hill into more woodland. We emerge onto open farmland again and follow the final 3 miles back to the village along field paths and tracks. 

Sunday, 7 December 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

🅿️ There is on-street parking around the village green, please park with consideration for the local residents and consider car sharing if possible.

🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch

🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times – please bear in mind that we will cross farmland which may have livestock

🥾 This walk is likely to be muddy, please wear boots and appropriate clothing

🍺 Afterwards we can have a drink at the White Swan pub

Midlife Hikers is a Ramblers group for people in their 40s and 50s, 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)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 81224 90538
Nearest postcode:
YO18 8QA
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Start time:
10:15 am

Village green, Newton upon Rawcliffe, YO18 8QA

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