Walks in Appleton-le-Street
From easy city strolls to challenging trails, discover the best of Appleton-le-Street on foot.
Walk: Howardian Hills Circular
Howardian Hills Circular is a 13.2 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Malton, North Yorkshire, England that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Route what3words for start point: ///signified.colonies.reward Start / Finish Point: Market Pl, Malton YO17 7LW Distance: 8 Miles GPX Route Map howardianhillscircularDownload Walk Description Howardian Hills Circular is a 13.2 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Malton, North Yorkshire, England that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Walk: Appleton le Street to Malton
Appleton le Street to Malton is a 11.1 kilometer point-to-point trail located near Malton, North Yorkshire, England that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. The Route what3words for start point: ///postings.commands.paths Start Point: Malton Finish Point: Appleton le Street Distance: 7 Miles GPX Route Map appletonlestreettomaltonDownload Walk Description IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a linear walk that relies on a bus service for the return leg, which runs Monday to Saturday. If you choose to complete the walk on a Sunday, you will need to use a taxi for the return leg. Alinear walk from the small village of Appleton le Street to the market town of Malton in Ryedale. Begin by catching the bus from Malton to Appleton le Street where you can enjoy a drink at the dog-friendly village pub before beginning the linear walk back into town. Along the way you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Howardian Hills including long stretches of pretty woodland and good views across the Castle Howard estate. This published through a collaboration with Ryedale District Council. The walk has several climbs and descents throughout. The sections of paths through woodland and pasture can be very muddy, slippery and rutted at times so good boots are a must (or wellingtons with grips in the winter months). Some of the paths are also very narrow in part, so could be prone to becoming a little overgrown in the height of the growing season. There are no stiles or kissing gates on route, but you will need to negotiate several single bridle gates. The vast majority of the paths are enclosed within fences or within woodland. You will cross two grass fields which may be used as pastures. Towards the end of the walk, you will need to cross a horse training gallop (by ducking under the tall barriers) so take care to ensure you look and listen carefully for horses before you cross. Allow 3.5 hours. There are public toilets in Malton Market Place near the end of the walk. If you are looking for refreshments, the Cresswell Arms in Appleton le Street is at the start point (check opening times) and you will be spoilt for choice with restaurants, pubs and cafes centred around Malton's Market Place near the end of your walk. OS Map: Explorer 300 Howardian Hills and Malton. This walk follows public footpaths and bridleways which cross private and public land. Please respect people's privacy, keep dogs under control and remember the Countryside Code.
Walk: Castle Howard Parkland Circular Walk
A beautiful 5 mile walk around the outside parklands of Castle Howard just near Malton and Slingsby in East Yorkshire. Take in the lakes, the monuments and open countryside with great views of the house itself. The Route what3words for start point: ///scribble.ratio.stumpy Start Point: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA Finish Point: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA Distance: 5 Miles GPX Route Map castlehowardcircularDownload Walk Description A beautiful 5 mile walk around the outside parklands of Castle Howard. Take in the lakes, the monuments and open countryside with great views of the house itself. No need to pay for entry in this walk as you go all around the estate perimeter and get views of many of the monuments and follys on the route as well. Start near the car park at Castle Howard entrance. (Free Parking). The Obelisk is unmissable near the entrance and this is the start point. On the walk start you head northwards from here (right out the car park) and along the straight road. Then, eventually you will reach a crossroads where you turn right into the beautiful village of Coneysthorpe. You will begin to get fantastic views of Castle Howard over the Great Lake. After passing through the village the path off to the right takes you through open meadows that complement the parkland fantastically. At Ray Wood you pass by and through on a a well kept woodland path that really adds to a walk with variety. You will soon see the outer wall of Castle Howard on your right as you approach the Temple up the slope. A unique view of the Temple rather than the other side you get on entry. From here you walk down the field to New River Bridge where you again get a magnificent view of castle Howard, and the other way the Mausoleum on the hill. At the next junction turn right onto the small lane and you will pass beside The Pyramid. When you reach the gatehouse, turn right again and you will end up back again at the Obelisk.