We are the Midlife Hikers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Matthew G.
From the main car park we head back along the entry road into a wood before we climb up to the top of the village via a footpath and a quiet back road. At the top of the village we carefully cross the A170 Scarborough road and follow a narrow road up a hill to meet a footpath where we cross a field and descend to Ellerburn. We walk past a small church and fish farm on our way into Dalby Forest, where we do a small loop and a climb up the Shoulder of Mutton to a bridleway. We follow this until another bridleway descends back to Ellerburn. From here we backtrack along Thornton Beck, and then on to Thornton le Dale passing the picture postcard 'Beck Isle Cottage'. There are some beautiful views along the route, so it's a good idea to bring a camera!
🅿️ Pay and display car park on Maltongate, YO18 7SA, costs £6 for the day
🚌 Coastliner 840 bus from York Stonebow at 09:24 and Malton bus station at 10:10. Regular return buses about every hour through the afternoon
🚻 Public toilets next to the car park at the start of the walk
🐶 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times
🥪 You will need to bring a packed lunch
🍺 After the walk there is a choice of places to go for refreshments
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
Maltongate car park, Thornton le Dale, YO18 7SA
