Step outside and explore. A hand-picked collection of countryside, woodland and coastal walks for guests staying at our three hidden jewels in the North York Moors.
The Grainary sits amid 40 acres of private land, with Harwood Dale and Broxa Forest beyond — an excellent base for peaceful valley and woodland walking.
For a quieter outing, follow the mapped Around the Grainary Fields route through the countryside surrounding The Grainary. Ideal when you want fresh air without committing to a longer walk.
View route mapAbout The GrainaryAn easy circular walk starting from Moor End Road at Harwood Dale. The mapped route covers 3.95 km, with around 73 m of ascent, and returns to the trailhead.
View route mapA longer circular walk from Moor End Road at The Grainary, heading out into the surrounding Harwood Dale countryside and forest. The mapped route has around 72 m of ascent and returns to the trailhead.
View route mapA beautiful circular from Reasty Hill Top, combining the forest with panoramic views over Harwood Dale. The official visitor route can be shortened by roughly a mile.
Route map & walk guideForest infoCreate your own outing on the network of public footpaths and bridleways through the conifer forest. Forestry England notes that trails here are not waymarked, so take a map.
Visitor informationThe Falcon is in the North York Moors between Scarborough and Whitby and is closely associated with long-distance walking country, including the eastern end of the Lyke Wake Walk.
A handy point-to-point walk linking two North Yorkshire Retreats properties. Start from Moor End Road at The Grainary and walk towards The Falcon, finishing near the A171. The mapped route gains around 96 m, so it makes a lovely way to combine a countryside walk with a visit to The Falcon.
View route mapUse the public-rights-of-way network around the inn for a short out-and-back walk across open moorland. This is a good choice for an hour outdoors before returning for refreshments.
Falcon InnCheck an OS map for the exact public route you intend to follow.
A superb nearby circular: follow the dramatic Cleveland Way to Hayburn Wyke, where woodland meets a rocky cove and waterfall, then return on the gentler Cinder Track. Start at Cloughton Station area.
Interactive route mapVisit North Yorkshire routeA substantial circular walk linking The Falcon area with Ravenscar and the surrounding North York Moors landscape. The mapped route covers 12.07 km with approximately 223 m of ascent before returning to the trailhead. Allow plenty of time and take suitable footwear, water and weather protection.
View route map Ravenscar guideA gentler way to discover Ravenscar, starting at the Visitor Centre. This short National Trust circular offers views across Robin Hood’s Bay, wildlife and local history, with optional extensions around the old Peak Alum Works and former brickworks. Mostly even earth and grass paths with gentle slopes; they can be muddy after wet weather.
View National Trust routeThe classic east–west crossing of the North York Moors, traditionally walked between Osmotherley and Ravenscar. The route passes the Falcon Inn area on the A171, making the inn especially relevant to walkers tackling the eastern section or the full challenge. This is a serious undertaking: plan navigation, transport, daylight, food, water and weather carefully.
Wrea Head lies in countryside on the edge of Scalby, around two miles inland from the coast, making it easy to mix village lanes, the Cinder Track and the Cleveland Way.
A simple local walk into attractive Scalby for a café, pub or village wander. Wrea Head’s own guest information describes the village as roughly a 20-minute walk away.
View route mapLocal informationAn easy circular walk starting from Barmoor Lane at Wrea Head Country Cottages. The route covers 3.98 km, with around 46 m of ascent, and returns to the trailhead — a good choice for a relaxed local walk of around an hour.
View route mapJoin the former Scarborough–Whitby railway line for an easy-to-follow walk. The Cinder Track crosses Scalby Beck on the old viaduct and continues north through countryside towards Burniston and Cloughton.
Cinder Track overviewExplore the Cinder TrackHead from Scalby towards Hayburn Wyke along the Cinder Track. At Hayburn Wyke you have a choice: head back down the Cinder Track for a shorter, easier walk, or, for a longer, more difficult and more scenic walk, return along the Cleveland Way with its superb coastal views. The full mapped circular is 19.52 km with around 290 m of ascent.
View full route map Hayburn Wyke guideFancy venturing a little further? The wider North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast offer everything from waymarked forest trails to waterfalls, high moorland and dramatic coastal paths. These are ideal for a half-day or full-day outing from your North Yorkshire Retreat.
With more than 8,500 acres to explore, Dalby is one of the best places nearby for a dedicated walking day. Choose from short accessible strolls, family-friendly routes and longer forest walks, all with colour-coded waymarking. The 5.7 km Dalby Beck Trail is a good moderate option, while the Ellerburn Trail offers an easier alternative.
Explore Dalby walksCombine classic North York Moors scenery with Goathland village and the 70-foot Mallyan Spout waterfall. There are several circular walks around the village, while the historic Rail Trail runs for around 3.5 miles via Beck Hole towards Grosmont.
Explore GoathlandRosedale is superb walking country, with open moorland, old railway trackbeds and fascinating remains from the area's ironstone-mining past. It is an excellent choice when you want a longer day out and a different side of the National Park.
Explore RosedaleExplore the cobbled lanes of Robin Hood's Bay before heading onto the Cleveland Way for spectacular clifftop walking. It is also the eastern finish of the Coast to Coast, making this an especially rewarding area for walkers.
Explore the coastFor even more inspiration, the National Park publishes a large collection of walks covering every corner of the North York Moors. Routes include distances, estimated times and downloadable guides, with GPX, KML and FIT files available for navigation.
Find another walkThis page is an informal guest guide, not a substitute for an OS map, official trail guide or on-the-ground signage. Approximate distances/times should be checked before setting out.