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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Easy hikes and walks in North Yorkshire

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Exploring North Yorkshire on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in North Yorkshire. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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1. High Shaws Laithe and Valve Tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir Car Park — Yorkshire Dales National Park

6.97km

01:50

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Aysgarth Falls loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

3.93km

01:03

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Riders Lane and River Derwent loop from Kirkham Priory — Howardian Hills

7.49km

02:00

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Thruscross Reservoir and Cloggers Lane loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

7.54km

02:00

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cringle Moor and Lord Stones loop — North York Moors National Park

5.46km

01:40

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Dalby Beck Yellow Trail — Dalby Forest

6.73km

01:49

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Stainforth Force & Catrigg Force loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

5.32km

01:33

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Mill Gill Force and Whitfield Gill Force loop from Askrigg — Yorkshire Dales National Park

5.72km

01:38

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mallyan Spout and Beck Hole loop — North York Moors National Park

5.58km

01:34

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ellerburn Trail — Dalby Forest

5.49km

01:26

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in North Yorkshire

1. High Shaws Laithe and Valve Tower loop from Grimwith Reservoir Car Park — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Aysgarth Falls loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

3. Riders Lane and River Derwent loop from Kirkham Priory — Howardian Hills

4. Thruscross Reservoir and Cloggers Lane loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

5. Cringle Moor and Lord Stones loop — North York Moors National Park

6. Dalby Beck Yellow Trail — Dalby Forest

7. Stainforth Force & Catrigg Force loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

8. Mill Gill Force and Whitfield Gill Force loop from Askrigg — Yorkshire Dales National Park

9. Mallyan Spout and Beck Hole loop — North York Moors National Park

10. Ellerburn Trail — Dalby Forest

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