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We are the York 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

From the car park at St Gregory's [676857 on OL26 between Kirbymoorside and Nawton N of the A170] we walk north west to Skiplam Road then east on a track to Hold Caldron We continue north up Kirkdale towards Sleightholme Lodge and then Aumery Park.

We then walk uphill and over the fields to Fadmoor then return via Sleightholmedale Rd back to Hold Caldron and then take the footpath by Hodge Beck back to the Minster [not York Minster!] 

Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 67674 85777
Nearest postcode:
YO62 7HF
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Start time:
10:30 am

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