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Take a Hike Group

We are the Take a Hike 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

A walk through the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, taking in the scenic rocky outcrop of Almscliffe crag. Starting at Weeton train station and walking to Hornbeam park station, which is on the same Leeds to Harrogate line.

The start point is outside the platform 2 entrance to Weeton train station. 

If travelling by train, the 09:59 from Leeds arrives at Weeton station at 10:19. Make sure to get a return ticket to Hornbeam Park station.

If travelling by car, there is car parking at Weeton train station, and you can get the train from Hornbeam Park to Weeton at the end.

There are no toilet facilities at Weeton station or along the walk route.

Saturday, 16 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16km / 9.9mi
Ascent:
340m / 1115ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 27591 47515
Nearest postcode:
LS17 0AJ
what3words:
motivates.shortage.removers
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SE 31121 53863
Nearest postcode:
HG2 8BW
what3words:
plants.after.focus
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Start point is entrance to platform 2 at Weeton train station.

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