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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.

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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

Overview

This 7.5 mile circular walk from Swainby begins with a gradual ascent out of the village up onto the Cleveland Way and a forest track.  We then head over fields with views into Scugdale and along to Harfa House.  Dropping down through woods to Scugdale Beck over a footbridge, we pick up a back lane to Huthwaite Green. From a field top we hope to enjoy good views before picking up a track through the forest until we descend onto the lane to High Farm.  A steep climb takes us up through Whorl Hill - which, if we're lucky will be carpeted in bluebells and the forest track eventually descends down to further fields until we reach the medieval Church of the Holy Cross and Castle at Whorlton. A road walk returns us to Swainby.

Thursday, 9 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
271m / 889ft
Type:
circular

This walk involves a number of ascents and descents including one steep ascent and a number of stiles.  The terrain is wet and muddy in places and poles are recommended.

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

No dogs

Features

  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 47779 02004
Nearest postcode:
DL6 3DG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park on the High Street. Please car share if possible. Toilet facilities are available off the High Street.

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