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Scackleton is a village located in North Yorkshire, governed by North Yorkshire Council (formerly Ryedale). It has a population of 224 residents. Known for its rural landscape, Scackleton offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Worsley Arms Hotel
Worsley Arms Hotel provides comfortable accommodation in hovingham.
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Yorkshire Lavender
Yorkshire Lavender offers a serene escape in Terrington with its expansive 60-acre hillside lavender gardens. Visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the Vale of York, explore the specialist plant shop and sculpture park, and relax at the on-site café. Parking is conveniently free, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful day out.
Yorkshire Lavender
Howardian Hills National Landscape
Located in the heart of the Howardian Hills National Landscape, this parking facility offers convenient access to the stunning natural beauty of North Yorkshire. Visitors can enjoy a day exploring the lush forests and charming villages of the North York Moors. The area is perfect for families with a playground and plenty of scenic walking paths.
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Restaurant Mýse
Located in the picturesque village of Hovingham, Restaurant Mýse offers a delightful fine dining experience. While enjoying the culinary delights, visitors can conveniently park nearby using the pay-and-display parking options available in the area. This ensures a hassle-free visit to this renowned dining destination.
Terrington Village Store
Located in the charming village of Terrington, the Terrington Village Store offers a delightful stop for cyclists and tourists alike. Enjoy a visit to the café with its homemade products and take-out options, perfect for those exploring the scenic surroundings. While parking details are not specified, typical village settings often feature pay-and-display options.
Worsley Arms Hotel
Worsley Arms Hotel offers great dining in hovingham.
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- 224
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- North Yorkshire Council (formerly Ryedale)
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Ryedale Market Towns Trail: Part 1 Helmsley to Hovingham
Ryedale Market Towns Trail: Part 1 Helmsley to Hovingham is a 14.3 kilometer point-to-point trail located near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. The Route Start Point: Helmsley Finish Point: Hovingham Distance: 9 Miles GPX Route Map ryedalemarketDownload Walk Description IMPORTANT NOTE This is a linear walk that forms part of a long distance trail. If you intend to walk this stretch as a stand-alone route, there is no suitable public transport for the return leg, so you would need to use a taxi. A linear walk from Helmsley to Hovingham in North Yorkshire, forming the first part of the Ryedale Market Towns Trail. The route heads south along the banks of the River Rye, through pastures and crop fields, crossing the river via the footbridge alongside the fish farm and heading south to Oswaldkirk. From here the trail continues along the Ebor Way, following quiet tracks through Cawton and on to the idyllic village of Hovingham. ABOUT The Ryedale Market Towns trail is a 67 mile (108km) long-distance circular trail, created to allow walkers to enjoy the highlights of Ryedale, visiting each of the five market towns along the way. ACCESS The walk is relatively flat for the most part, with just a couple of long but steady gradients. Some of the grass paths can get muddy at times. You will need to negotiate several single bridle gates, a couple of kissing gates, some footbridges and 2 stiles. The first stile has a very generous adjacent dog gate, but the following one has tighter wooden fence surrounds (suitable for small dogs to squeeze through but larger dogs may need a lift over). You will cross many sheep pastures, one pasture with both horses and sheep, plus two cattle pastures, so take particular care with dogs. Approximate time 4.5 hours. LOGISTICS If you are completing the whole 67 mile trail, you can arrange accommodation at both ends, with plenty of choices in Helmsley and the Worsley Arms Hotel in Hovingham village. If you are walking this stretch as a stand-alone walk, you would need to catch a taxi back to Helmsley, as the bus journey would involve three changes and so is not practical. FACILITIES There are public toilets in Borogate (just south of Helmsley Market Place at the start of the walk). If you are looking for refreshments, there are lots of options in Helmsley at the start of the walk (including places to buy picnic supplies), a pub in Oswaldkirk along the way, and you will find a tea room, bakery, coffee house, pub and hotel all within Hovingham village at the end of the walk. OS Maps: Explorer OL26 North York Moors Western Area and 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. Access a list of all the segments that make up this walk here.
Ryedale Market Towns Trail: Part 2 Hovingham to Malton
Ryedale Market Towns Trail: Part 2 Hovingham to Malton is a 18.0 kilometer point-to-point trail located near Hovingham, North Yorkshire, England that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. The Route what3words for start point: ///makeovers.topples.interlude Start Point: Malton Finish Point: Hovingham Distance: 11 Miles GPX Route Map ryedalemarkettownstrailpart2hovinghamtomaltonDownload Walk Description IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a linear route that forms part of a long-distance trail. If you intend to walk this stretch as a stand-alone route, there is a bus suitable for the return leg. A linear walk from Hovingham village to Malton rail station in North Yorkshire, forming the second part of the Ryedale Market Towns Trail. The route heads south to join a long woodland ridge that acts as your guide as you head east across the district. 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. ABOUT: The Ryedale Market Towns trail is a 67 mile (108km) long-distance circular trail, created to allow walkers to enjoy the highlights of Ryedale, visiting each of the five market towns along the way. It is published through a collaboration with the Ryedale District Council. ACCESS: The walk has several climbs and descents at the beginning and end, but enjoys an easy-going level stretch for the middle section. 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). There are no kissing gates on route, but you will need to negotiate several single bridle gates plus one stile (this has a gap alongside suitable for most dogs and the field gate alongside is usually unlocked). The vast majority of the paths are enclosed within fences or within woodland. You will cross four 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 5.5 hours. LOGISTICS: If you are completing the whole 67 mile trail, you can arrange accommodation at both ends, with plenty of choices in Malton. If you are walking this stretch as a stand-alone 11-mile walk, you can catch a bus for the return leg. Bus Number 194 leaves from Malton Bus Station (at the end of this walk) and terminates at the Worsley Arms Hotel in Hovingham, taking 25 minutes. There are normally 5 buses per day, running every 2 hours Mon-Sat, but there is NO SERVICE on SUNDAYS. It would be advisable to begin at Malton rail station, catching the bus first and then walking back to Malton. FACILITIES: There are public toilets in Malton Market Place near the end of the walk. If you are looking for refreshments, you will find a tea room, bakery (ideal for buying picnic supplies), coffee house, pub and hotel all within Hovingham village at the start of the walk, and you will be spoilt for choice with options in Malton at the end of the walk. OS Maps: 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.