GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Appleton Le Moors Walks

4 miles (5.7 km)

This historic, attractive village is located in North Yorkshire near Lastingham, Pickering and Kirkbymoorside.
Nestled in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, this picturesque settlement enjoys a stunning natural setting amidst rolling hills, heather-covered moorlands, and ancient woodlands.
The village itself is a quintessential example of rural English life, with traditional stone-built houses and cottages that blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings. Local highlights include a significant 19th century church and a fine pub dating to the 17th century.
This walk from the village takes you to neighbouring Sinnington which lies just to the south of the settlement. On the way you can enjoy a lovely riverside footpath along the River Seven and take in some pleasant countryside views.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Appleton Le Moors. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.

Appleton Le Moors OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Appleton Le Moors Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Appleton Le Moors

  • Pickering - This ancient market town is in a good position for walkers wishing to explore the North York Moors National Park.
  • Kirkbymoorside - This market town is located in a lovely spot on the edge of the North York Moors in Ryedale.
  • Lastingham - This pretty North York Moors village is a fine place to start a walk
  • Hutton-le-Hole - This delightful village in the North York Moors is a splendid place for a stroll
  • Cropton Forest - This large area of coniferous woodland on the North York Moors has miles of footpaths and bridleways for walkers and mountain bikers
  • Levisham Circular Walk - A circular walk exploring the North York Moors around the village of Levisham
  • Hole of Horcum - Enjoy a circular walk around this beautiful natural amphitheatre in the North York Moors
  • Farndale Daffodil Walk - Explore beautful Farndale on this lovely circular walk in the North York Moors National Park
  • Rosedale - This circular walk explores Rosedale, a beautiful valley in the middle of the North York Moors
  • Rosedale Chimney Bank - This circular walk visits the wonderful old kilns at Rosedale Chimney Bank near Rosedale Abbey on the North York Moors.
  • Helmsley Circular Walk - A lovely circular walk from Helmsley passing through Rye Dale and visiting the wonderful Rievaulx Abbey
  • Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey - This is a popular walk which takes you from the medieval Helmsley Castle to the fascinating ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
  • Duncombe Park - Enjoy woodland trails, a spectacular landscaped garden and the National Centre for Birds of Prey in this large park and nature reserve in Helmsley, Yorkshire.
    You can enjoy a gentle stroll around the 35 acre 18th century green gardens
  • Hovingham - This large village in Ryedale sits in an appealing location on the edge of the Howardian Hills
  • Rosedale Railway Walk - This walk explores the old Rosedale Mineral Railway near Rosedale Abbey in the North York Moors.
  • Slingsby - This pretty North Yorkshire village sits just to the east of Hovingham in Ryedale.

Pubs/Cafes

The Moors Inn is an historic pub dating to the 17th century. They serve good quality dishes and also have a lovely garden area with views of the countryside and hills. The pub was the Winner of York CAMRA country pub of the season in Spring 2011. You can find them at postcode YO62 6TF for your sat navs. They have a car park and are also dog friendly.

Photos

Appleton-le-Moors - geograph.org.uk - 1982120

Appleton-le-Moors

The Moors Inn, Appleton-le-Moors - geograph.org.uk - 3124906

The Moors Inn, Appleton-le-Moors

Hillside meadow - geograph.org.uk - 2460371

Hillside meadow south of the village.

Footpath through Bishop Hagg Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2627870

Footpath through Bishop Hagg Wood

A seat by the Seven - geograph.org.uk - 3982725

A seat by the Seven

Sinnington bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3483419

Sinnington bridge

Sinnington village green and phonebox - geograph.org.uk - 2459348

Sinnington village green and phonebox

Christ Church, Appleton le Moors - geograph.org.uk - 4070505

Christ Church, Appleton le Moors. 19th century, Grade I listed church described as "the little gem of moorland churches"

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