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The Dales of the North Yorkshire Moors
Although the Yorkshire Dales is renowned for having Dales, the North York Moors also has many Dales. In August the North York Moors becomes a delight to walk, cycle, eBike or drive through, supplemented with the beautiful purple heather.
Starting at the Valley of the River Seth, Bilsdale and continuing through:
- Chop Gate
- Raisdale (leading to the Lord Stones National Park)
- Tripsdale
- Ryedale
- Bransdale
- Riccal Dale
- Kidale
- Sleddale
- Commondale
- Baysdale
- Westerdale
- Farndale
- Rosedale
- Eskdale
- Danby Dale
- Botton Village
- Little Fryup Dale
- Great Fryup Dale
- Glaisdale
- Wheeldale
- Newton Dale
There are many fantastic local pubs, cafés and teasrooms to take a break along the route with scenic views and wonderful staff.
With greatest thanks to our amazing guest contributor Mike Newton for the walk information and YouTube video.
The Dales of the North Yorkshire Moors on the map
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- 6 miles
- 298 m
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Guisborough Forest & Walkway to Highcliff Nab
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Clay Bank to Tripsdale
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