Felixkirk Walks

8 miles (12.2 km)

This Yorkshire village is located in the Hambleton District, just west of the North York Moors.
This circular walk takes you east to visit the neighbouring village of Thirlby and the lovely Gormire Lake. The route follows a mixture of public footpaths and country lanes to visit the ford at Ravensthorpe Mill and Southwoods Hall before coming to the lake. There's some peaceful woodland paths here and the option of extending the walk to visit the nearby Sutton Bank and the Kilburn White Horse. You can enjoy some wonderful views over the North York Moors from this popular local landmark. The Cleveland Way National Trail and the Hambleton Hills can also be accessed in this area.

Postcode

YO7 2DP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Walks near Felixkirk

Gormire Lake - A short and easy walk around this pretty lake in the North York Moors
Hambleton Hills - This walk explores the Hambleton Hills range on the western edge of the North York Moors
Sutton Bank and the Kilburn White Horse - This challenging circular walk in the North York Moors visits the Kilburn White Horse, the lovely Gormire Lake and the scar at Sutton Bank
Cleveland Way - This wonderful trail runs from Helmsley to Filey, taking you through the beautiful North York Moors national park, atop the Hambleton Hills ridge and along the stunning North Yorkshire coastline.
The trail begins in Helmsley, with the first section taking you through the heather moorland of the North York Moors, passing the village of Osmotherley, the pretty Cod Beck Reservoir and the ancient stones at Lord Stones Country Park and the Wainstones.
After enjoying the fabulous views on the elevated moors you arrive at Saltburn to begin the coastal stretch
Byland Abbey - Visit this fascinating ruined abbey before exploring the surrounding countryside of Ryedale
Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey - This is a popular walk which takes you from the�medieval�Helmsley Castle�to the fascinating ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
Oulston Reservoir - This walk visits Oulston Reservoir in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire.
Boltby Forest - This large area of coniferous�woodland on the western edge of the North York Moors is very popular with mountain bikers and walkers
Hawnby Hill - This circular walk takes you up to the summit of Hawnby Hill from the village of Hawnby in Ryedale area of the North York Moors
Coxwold - This pretty little village in the�North York Moors makes a fine base for walkers
Easingwold - This attractive market town is located in a fine location for walkers, sitting on the edge of the North York Moors National park and the Howardian Hills.
Crayke - This picturesque village is located just to the east of Easingwold in the�Hambleton District�of�North Yorkshire
Thirsk - Enjoy a pleasant riverside stroll through this small market town, on this circular walk

Pubs/Cafes

The Carpenter's Arms was voted North Yorkshire's best pub in 2022. They serve excellent quality food and provide Luxury Accommodation. You can find them at postcode YO7 2DP.