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Fairy staircase – The Forge Loop from Helmsley

Stephen Arrowsmith

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Fairy staircase – The Forge Loop from Helmsley

Stephen Arrowsmith planned a hike

May 9, 2022

Fairy staircase – The Forge Loop from Helmsley

Moderate

03:02

11.0km

3.6km/h

180m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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1.76 km

Fairy Staircase

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Great place for photos. Can be hard going on the knees for more mature walkers so hiking sticks may be useful. Can be very icy during colder months. Well worth a visit.

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View of Rievaulx Abbey from Rievaulx Terrace

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If you are visiting Rievaulx Abbey, it’s well worth taking a stroll to Rievaulx Terrace. The 18th-century landscape gardens contain two temples and afford a breathtaking view over the abbey …

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