Lahtle Wood Glamping is in a great spot for walking because it sits in East Heslerton right on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, with the Vale of Pickering to the north and the escarpment of the Wolds immediately to the south. The East Heslerton area is crossed by the historic Yorkshire Wolds Way and the Centenary Way, giving you plenty of options right on the door step as well as travelling a little further a field to the moors or Howardian hills there’s something for everyone to try!
East Heslerton
West Heslerton/ Sherburn Loop along the Yorkshire Wolds Way
Distance: About 5-7 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Probably the best local walk along classic wolds scenery. Head south from the village to join the Yorkshire Wolds Way along the escarpment. The views north across the Vale of Pickering and toward the North York Moors are superb, especially on a clear evening.
Go west to west Heslerton along the chalk ridge and loop back to East Heslerton.
Or go East along the ridge to Sherburn, the views are beautiful either way way but a little longer route this way round. Either version you can stop at a pub before you get back to East Heslerton.
Wintringham-East Heslerton
Distance: 9.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
A longer day walk through some of the best Wolds countryside along the Yorkshire Wolds Way. The route links East Heslerton with Wintringham, Deep Dale Woods and sections of the Wolds Way, combining woodland, valleys and ridge-top views.
For further a field 15-30mins away there are great walks at Dalby Forest, North York Moors, Goathland, and the Howardian hills
Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest is a brilliant place for a day out doing many activities with some amazing mountain bike trails that suit all family members, go ape, rivers to picnic by and great walking trails.
Bridestones
Distance: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: moderate
A short circular walk starting at low Staindale car park in Dalby forest. The trail starts with a steep forest track with roots and rocks then opens up on to the moor where you’ll find remnants of the last ice age - the Bridestones. They’re an iconic series of sandstone rock formations. Fun for all the family to explore and great for a picnic spot!
Dalby forest and Bridestones
Duration: 10 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Looking for a day trip walk in Dalby forest take on the 10 mile circular loop in Dalby forest starting in Staindale car park. Comes across a bit of everything - forest paths, moorland views and the iconic Bridestones.
Goathland
Goathland has so much to offer - beautiful moorland views and trails, pubs, cafes and ice cream shops and the biggest attraction of them all is the famous train and railway station which has featured in films like harry potter and the village itself in heartbeat the series. But before it was known through tv it has always been popular for the beautiful waterfalls in the area, Mallyan spout and back hole.
Mallyan spout and Beck hole
Duration: 4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
For a circular walk going past waterfalls start in Goathland walk through the village then turn right at the hotel along a path into woods to the Mallyan spout an impressive cascading waterfall. Walk along the riverside into a rocky roots track to Beck hole. Go past the smallest pub in England over the bridge along the footpath in to the woods all the way through the a shaded track into beck hole a lovely small quaint north York moors village, pass the smallest pub in England and take the trail over the bridge to the right Here you will follow the wooded track with roots and rocks all the way to the waterfall. Have a picnic or feeling more adventurous and go for a swim in the chilling water. Then make your way back to beck hole and up the shaded forest track to Goathland and stop at the ice cream shops on the way to the car!
North York Moors
There are many amazing walks in the North York Moors but here are two that we loved doing as a family.
Hole of Horcum
Duration: 6 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start in Levisham following Limpsey Gate Lane, leading you to the open Levisham Moor, which will be beautifully covered in heather. As you arrive at the Hole of Horcum, you're welcomed by a sweeping panorama of this natural wonder—a massive bowl sculpted into the earth. Measuring an impressive 400 feet deep and approximately three-quarters of a mile across, it's truly a sight to see. Locally known as “devils punch bowl”
Falling Foss
Duration: 3.1miles
Difficulty: easy
Falling Foss is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the North York Moors. This enchanting waterfall is surrounded by lush woodland, making it a beautiful place for a peaceful walk.
This very scenic route takes you over green pastures, through ancient woodlands and alongside the gorgeous and tranquil May Beck. Also, keep an eye open for 'The Hermitage', a cave carved from a huge boulder which dates back to the 18th century and was once the home of a hermit. The star of the walk though has to be Falling Foss, a most beautiful waterfall set in a lush green woodland setting cascading 30 feet down into a very pretty pool below.
Howardian hills
There’s many footpaths you can take around the Howardian hills. Want a walk for the family with cafes and pubs not far, a little history and great views then these are the best footpaths for you! Park your car in Welburn or Coneysthorpe for loops around the outside of the castle Howard grounds walking past monuments, woodland and open fields.
Castle Howard walk from Welburn
Duration: 4.7 miles
Difficulty: easy
Start in Welburn for a circular loop and join the centenary way. You’ll walk past “ the pyramid” on St Anne’s hill, “temple of four winds” and the “castle Howard Mausoleum” all with views of the impressive castle grounds.
Kirkham priory
Duration 4.3mile
Difficulty: Easy
For another historic and beautiful walk start at Kirkham priory in Kirham abbey. Walk across the bridge and over the railway line, take the footpath on your left into the woodland and follow it along for a circular route along country lanes, fields, woodland and Derwent riverbank passing the pretty waterfall and back to the bridge to the priory. If you’re feeling adventurous and it’s super hot it’s a lovely bank to have a picnic on and swim in the river.
Hope this has given you some ideas for where to go in this area, sharing our favourite walks as family to you. Which ones will you give a go this summer?
