Enjoy a peaceful point-to-point walk through the gentle lowlands of North Yorkshire, linking two historic market towns via riverside paths, quiet villages and open fields. This 10-mile route from Bedale to Northallerton is ideal for a day of relaxed walking, with minimal elevation and train access at both ends.
The Route
Distance: 16.1 km (10 miles)
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Start: Bedale market place
Finish: Northallerton market place
Public Transport: Train stations at both ends
GPX route map
Use the interactive map below to follow the route from Bedale through Aiskew, Scruton, and Ainderby Steeple to Northallerton. This GPX file can be downloaded and used with most navigation apps or GPS devices for offline access.
Walk Description
This low-elevation ramble begins in the market town of Bedale, quickly heading east into Aiskew before opening out into the wide, flat farmland of the Vale of Mowbray. Following field paths and rural tracks, you’ll enjoy open views and countryside.
The route passes through the quiet village of Scruton — a conservation village known for its traditional stone cottages. Soon after leaving the village, the route crosses the River Swale via the A684. This is a major road, so care is needed when crossing, but there is a pavement and clear visibility.
Beyond the Swale, the walk continues to Ainderby Steeple, home to an attractive church and a peaceful green — perfect for a rest. From here, the route heads slightly north.
As you near Northallerton, the walk skirts the edge of Romanby Golf Club and crosses the River Wiske. This part of the walk offers a change of character, with glimpses of fairways.
The final stretch into Northallerton crosses rail routes, ending just a short walk from the town centre and railway station. With two river crossings, historic villages and gentle scenery, this is a versatile route ideal for a half-day’s walk through one of Yorkshire’s most accessible rural landscapes.
Places on This Route
Northallerton
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Eston
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Romanby
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Brompton
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Warlaby
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Yafforth
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Ainderby Steeple
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Thornton-le-Beans
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Morton-on-Swale
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Kirby Sigston
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Winton, North Yorkshire
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Scruton
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Leeming, North Yorkshire
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Leeming Bar
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Londonderry, North Yorkshire
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Exelby
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Theakston, North Yorkshire
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Aiskew
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Bedale
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Kirkbridge
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Langthorne
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Crakehall
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Snape
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Snape, North Yorkshire
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Burrill
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Thornton Watlass
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