Follow a tranquil route through North Yorkshire’s farmland and quiet villages, from Hurworth-on-Tees to Northallerton. This 23 km linear walk takes in riverside paths, historic buildings, and peaceful stretches of the River Wiske — finishing via the north side of Romanby Golf Club and into town along Willow Beck.
With modest elevation and a mix of lanes and field tracks, this is a scenic and approachable route for walkers looking to explore some of Yorkshire’s lesser-known countryside.
The Route
Distance: 22.9 km (14.2 miles)
Start: Hurworth-on-Tees
Finish point: Northallerton
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GPX route map
Use the interactive map below to follow the route from Hurworth-on-Tees through Eryholme, East Cowton, and Danby Wiske, before crossing the River Wiske near Romanby Golf Club and reaching Northallerton via Willow Beck.
Walk Description
Starting in the village of Hurworth-on-Tees, this countryside walk begins by heading south across open farmland, passing the hamlet of Eryholme before continuing to East Cowton — a quiet rural village with traditional houses and a welcoming feel.
From East Cowton, the route continues across more fields to the village of Danby Wiske. Here, the path briefly joins the River Wiske, following its gentle curves past Danby Hall — a historic estate set in wooded surroundings.
The walk then heads southwest, remaining mostly flat and well-paced as it crosses open farmland and quiet lanes towards Yafforth. Just beyond the village, the route crosses the River Wiske once more, this time near the northern edge of Romanby Golf Club.
From here, the walk enters Northallerton along Willow Beck, with the final stretch offering a peaceful green approach into the town centre. With rail and bus access nearby, this is a rewarding route ideal for a full day of gentle rural exploration.
Places on This Route
Northallerton
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Croft-on-Tees
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Dalton-on-Tees
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Dalton, west North Yorkshire
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Eryholme
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Over Dinsdale
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East cowton
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Birkby, North Yorkshire
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Lazenby
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Danby Wiske
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Brompton
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Yafforth
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Winton, North Yorkshire
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Eston
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Romanby
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Ainderby Steeple
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Morton-on-Swale
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Kirby Sigston
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Warlaby
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Thornton-le-Beans
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