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United KingdomEnglandAppleton-le-Moors
North York Moors National Park
Appleton-le-Moors, York, England

North York Moors National Park

Length6 mi
Elev. Gain537.9 ft
Est. Steps14000
Created by Yorkshire Lad

North York Moors National Park Introduction

North York Moors National Park is a 6 mile (14,000-step) route located near Appleton-le-Moors, York, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 537.9 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Parking on the street near the church is usually available and the church is open for visitors. The walk is good in wet conditions as it is mainly on quiet roads with only the mid section on moorland tracks where two streams have to be crossed on stepping stones. it is an easy 6 mile walk with good views all the way. There are no shops or tea rooms on route but there is a good pub in Appleton le moors which has a good food menu. Enjoy the walk

Attractions Near North York Moors National Park

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Lastingham

Place
Lastingham is a village and civil parish which lies in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. It is on the southern fringe of the North York Moors, 5 miles (8.0 km) north-east of Kirkbymoorside, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the east of Hutton-le-Hole. It was home to the early missionaries to the Angles, St.

Appleton-le-Moors

Place
Appleton-le-Moors is a village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 183, reducing to 164 in the 2011 census. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the village is in the North York Moors National Park, and is near to Pickering and Kirkbymoorside.

Church of St Mary, Lastingham

Place
The Church of St Mary, Lastingham, is the parish church for the village of Lastingham in North Yorkshire, England. The parish is part of Ryedale and is located 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Kirkbymoorside, 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Pickering and 30 miles (48 km) north east from York. The first church on the site was a monastery founded in 654, though the present church dates from the latter part of the 11th century.

Spaunton

Place
Spaunton is a hamlet and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England. At the 2011 the civil parish had a population of less than 100. Details are included in the civil parish of Lastingham. It is situated near Lastingham and about 5 miles (8 km) north west of Pickering. The name Spaunton derives from Old Norse and means a farmstead or settlement which had shingle roofs.

Lastingham Beck

Water

Lastingham Grange

Tourist Attraction

Ellers Beck

Water

Spaunton Lane

Building

Lower Askew

Place

Hamley House

Place
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

6 mi

Elev. Gain

537.9 ft

Est. Steps

14000
Created by
Yorkshire Lad
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