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Lockton

Hole of Horcum Bridleway – Skelton Tower Viewpoint loop from St Giles' Church

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Lockton

Hole of Horcum Bridleway – Skelton Tower Viewpoint loop from St Giles' Church

Moderate

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Hole of Horcum Bridleway – Skelton Tower Viewpoint loop from St Giles' Church

04:32

16.4km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.06 km

View of the Hole of Horcum

Highlight • Gorge

The Hole of Horcum is a 120 m deep, 1.2 km wide natural amphitheatre sunk into the valley of Levisham Beck. Legend has it that it was created by a …

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6.41 km

Hole of Horcum Bridleway

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can be a bit bleak across the moors on a cloudy day but when the sun is out it is glorious

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7.35 km

Seavy Pond

Lake

9.01 km

Dundale Pond

Highlight • Lake

Pond at junction of several biking and hiking trails. Look out for the herd of Highland cattle, often with one or two standing in the pond

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9.08 km

Dundale Griff

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot to choose several routes from

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9.85 km

Trail Junction in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Trail

11.0 km

Skelton Tower Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Skelton Tower is a great photographic opportunity in its own right. From there views over the North Yorks Moors Railway can be had. A good spot for a refreshment break …

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12.4 km

Trailhead in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Parking

Getting here by car in winter is tricky without a 4x4

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14.2 km

Levisham Village and The Horseshoe Inn

Highlight • Settlement

Some pretty houses and the pub The Horseshoe where you can grab a drink and a bite to eat,

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14.6 km

Levisham Wood

Forest

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

5.40 km

2.21 km

841 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

3.23 km

2.58 km

1.96 km

1.83 km

518 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

16°C

9°C

0 %

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Hole of Horcum Bridleway – Skelton Tower Viewpoint loop from St Giles' Church

View of the Hole of Horcum

Hole of Horcum Bridleway

Dundale Pond

Dundale Griff

Trail Junction in North York Moors National Park

Skelton Tower Viewpoint

Trailhead in North York Moors National Park

Levisham Village and The Horseshoe Inn

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