Explore over 100 miles of this richly diverse landscape across heather moorland, dales, woodland and splendid coastal cliff tops as you skirt the edge of the beautiful North York Moors National Park, from Helmsley to Filey.

The Complete Trail
Walk the full National Trail, starting from Helmsley, continuing around the edge of the North York Moors National Park, and finishing this epic journey by the sea in Filey.

The Cleveland Way - Inland section
Discover the inland section of this trail in six nights/seven days starting in Helmsley and following the trail to the coast at Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Historic Helmsley Short Break
For three/four nights or a weekend break explore the historic market town of Helmsley with a choice of circular walks and other activities to choose from.

Highlights Explore stunning moorland and dramatic coastline Scenic views over varied countryside Visit historic castles, ancient abbeys and charming seaside villages Eat out and enjoy fine English food at traditional country pubs and restaurants Weekend and short breaks available

Detailed information

	Detailed itinerary
	Type of walking
	Dates and prices
	Travel to and from your holiday
	Your accommodation and meals
	Extend your stay

Detailed itinerary

The Complete Trail
Day 1: arrive at the market town of Helmsley.

Day 2: visit Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey as you walk to Sutton Bank through the woodland of the Rye Valley and up to the White Horse of Kilburn. (10¼ miles, 1,000ft of ascent)

Day 3: enjoy the views over the Vale of York from Hambleton Hills on your way to Osmotherley. (11½ miles, 830ft of ascent)

Day 4: discover the splendid scenery of the North York Moors as you walk from Osmotherley to Clay Bank Top. (11 miles, 1,500ft of ascent)

Day 5: continue from Clay Bank Top, passing Captain Cook's Monument to Great Ayton. (12 miles, 1,300ft of ascent)

Day 6: admire the view from Roseberry Topping then descend to Skelton before continuing to the charming coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. (11 miles, 1,400ft of ascent)

Day 7: taking in your first sights of the North Sea, follow the coastal path to Runswick Bay. (12 miles, 1,300ft of ascent

Day 8: the coastal path continues onto Robin Hood's Bay, over stunning cliff tops. (15 miles, 1,000ft of ascent)

Day 9: from the top of Ravenscar, marvel at the view of the bay before continuing to the coastal resort of Scarborough. (13½ miles, 900ft of ascent)

Day 10: the final leg of your journey descends to Cayton Bay and the fishing town of Filey. (10¼ miles, 900ft of ascent)

Day 11: depart after breakfast.

The Cleveland Way - Inland section
Day 1: arrive at the market town of Helmsley.

Day 2: visit Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey as you walk to Sutton Bank through the woodland of the Rye Valley and up to the White Horse of Kilburn. (10¼ miles, 1,000ft of ascent)

Day 3: enjoy the views over the Vale of York from Hambleton Hills on your way to Osmotherley. (11½ miles, 830ft of ascent)

Day 4: discover the splendid scenery of the North York Moors as you walk from Osmotherley to Clay Bank Top. (11 miles, 1,500ft of ascent)

Day 5: continue from Clay Bank Top, passing Captain Cook's Monument to Great Ayton. (12 miles, 1,300ft of ascent)

Day 6: admire the view from Roseberry Topping then descend to Skelton before continuing to the charming coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. (11 miles, 1,400ft of ascent)

Day 7: depart after breakfast.

Historic Helmsley Short Break
Helmsley is a delightful, bustling market town, full of character and perfect for those seeking three/four nights or a weekend short break. Our itineraries offer a choice of circular walks and other daily activities to choose from and enjoy. Each walk follows generally good clear paths and tracks.

Helmsley has a rich history, stretching back to 1066 when the area was ruled by the Norman Conquest. In 1186 the earliest foundations of nearby Helmsley Castle were built, under the then Lord of Helmsley Robert de Roos. Still standing today, you can discover over 900 years of castle life and also the nearby ruins of Rievaulx Abbey.

Other local attractions include Duncombe Park, home to Lord and Lady Feversham, Helmsley Wall Garden, Nunnington Hall and Rievaulx Terrace and Temple. All local attractions are within walking distance or a short taxi/bus transfer if you prefer.

The guidebook provided for this tour includes a wide variety of walks for you to pick and choose between. Some walks are assessible by public transport, but others are only accessible by a short car journey. Car parks are available at the start of each walk.

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Type of walking

Some sections are quite strenuous as the path undulates around the moors and along the coast. The trail is well waymarked however and the stunning views make up for the extra effort.

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Dates and prices

Daily departures from April to October 2008

We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Travel to and from your holiday

This is not included in the price of your holiday.

By road: Helmsley is 1hr from York.

Parking:
It is usually possible to park your car at one of the guesthouses at the start or the end of your trail, and we can check this for you once your booking has been confirmed. We provide you with details of how to make your way to the start of the trail, or to get back to your car at the end of your stay. The cost of this transfer is not included in the price of the holiday, but is usually quite inexpensive when travelling by local public transport. Direct taxi journeys can also be arranged. Parking is at guests' own risk. In places of very limited parking guesthouses and hotels may charge a small parking fee (approximately £3 per night).

By train: to Malton or Thirsk, then by bus or taxi.

The following websites should help you to plan your journey:

By road: www.theaa.com
By rail: www.thetrainline.com
By coach: www.nationalexpress.com

More detailed travel information is provided in the personal information pack.

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Your accommodation and meals

You stay in small, friendly guesthouses, family-run hotels, farmhouse bed and breakfasts and country inns all offering you the warmth of traditional British hospitality.

We offer en-suite rooms wherever possible, although in more remote regions where accommodation is limited they may not be available. You may stay for one night or spend several nights at one guesthouse and where this is the case we will provide a pick up and drop off service for your day's walk. You will receive a complete list of your accommodation with contact details in your personal information pack.

All accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you the freedom to choose where and when you would like to eat your lunch and evening meals. In many cases the guesthouses where you stay offer excellent evening meals or your personal information pack provides details of recommended restaurants and traditional British pubs.

Information about which of the guesthouses provide a packed lunch, and how much this costs is provided in our local information booklet included in your personal information pack. If the guesthouses en route are unable to offer this service we provide information about where you can buy food in local shops nearby. Alternatively, you may like to stop for lunch and sample the local cuisine at traditional pubs and cafes as you choose.

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Extend your stay

We can add rest days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as long as you wish.

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