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Sutton on the Forest Walks

1.62 miles (2.6 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This delightful village is located near York and Easingwold in the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire.
The settlement is notable for the 18th-century Georgian English country house of Sutton Park which includes some beautiful landscaped gardens. It's a private house but the gardens are open to the public on certain days of the year.
This circular walk follows footpaths past the estate and through the farmland to the south of the village. You'll also pass the Manor House and pond on the eastern side of the settlement.
The village is located just a few miles south of the Howardian Hills AONB where there are numerous options for extending your walking in the area.

Sutton on the Forest OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Sutton on the Forest Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Sutton on the Forest

  • York River Walk - Enjoy an easy stroll along the River Ouse on this waterside circular walk through York
  • 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.
  • Sheriff Hutton - This village is located in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire
  • Foss Walk - Follow the River Foss, from the historic city of York to Easingwold, on this lovely riverside walk through Yorkshire
  • Ebor Way - Follow the Ebor Way from Helmsley to Ilkley on this walk through Yorkshire
  • Centenary Way Yorkshire - Explore the Howardian Hills and the Yorkshire Wolds on this splendid walk devised to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Yorkshire County Council
  • Terrington - Terrington is a delightful village in the Howardian Hills near to Castle Howard
  • Castle Howard - The 1000 acres of parkland and gardens surrounding this stately home is a walker's paradise
  • Hovingham - This large village in Ryedale sits in an appealing location on the edge of the Howardian Hills
  • Nunnington and the River Rye - This pretty village on the fringe of the Howardian Hills includes the National Trust owned Nunnington Hall and nice footpaths along the River Rye which runs through the village
  • 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
  • Yearsley Woods - These expansive woods in the Howardian Hills have mountain bike trails and a series of footpaths to try
  • Bishop Wilton - This pretty little village in the East Riding of Yorkshire is a pleasant place to start a walk into the Yorkshire Wolds
  • Oulston Reservoir - This walk visits Oulston Reservoir in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire.
  • Strensall Common - Strensall Common lies just to the east of the North Yorkshire village of Strensall.
  • Crayke - This picturesque village is located just to the east of Easingwold in the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire
  • Slingsby - This pretty North Yorkshire village sits just to the east of Hovingham in Ryedale.

Pubs/Cafes

Back in the village there's the Rose & Crown for some post exercise refreshment. The pub serves high quality food and includes a conservatory area and garden area. You can find them on the Main Street at postcode YO61 1DP for your sat navs. The pub is also dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the east is the neighbouring village of Sheriff Hutton. The historic settlement includes a photogenic ruined castle, a Grade I listed 12th century church and a fine country pub to relax in after your exercise. The Foss Walk, Ebor Way and the Centenary Way long distance trails can also be picked up in this area.
The historic Beningbrough Hall lies a few miles south west. The grounds of this Georgian mansion are a fine place for a stroll with views of the River Ouse and beautiful gardens to enjoy. On the opposite side of the river you can also see the village of Nun Monkton which sits at the confluence of the River Nidd and Ouse. The village has some interesting features including a village green, duck pond, pretty cottages, riverside trails and the impressive 17th century Nun Monkton Priory.

Photos

Sutton park - geograph.org.uk - 1102324

Sutton park formal gardens

Sutton on the Forest Church - geograph.org.uk - 380866

Sutton on the Forest Church in spring

Cottages, Sutton on the Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2372757

Cottages, Sutton on the Forest

Sutton Park Temple - geograph.org.uk - 1869261

Sutton Park Temple

Sutton Park - geograph.org.uk - 1102313

Sutton Park - the house

Farmland, Sutton-on-the-Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2809168

Farmland

Pond - outskirts of Sutton on the Forest - geograph.org.uk - 380861

Pond - outskirts of Sutton on the Forest. Right on the edge of the village this is the common.

Entering Sutton on the Forest - geograph.org.uk - 380863

Taken from next to the pond 

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