Ash Dale and Riccal Dale - Wednesday 29th April

Details for the above walk.

Parking: In Helmsley head for the B 1257 and take the first turning right between the church and a hotel. Turn right at the top and park along road or on Warwick Place which is a few yards further on on the left.

Meeting: Warwick Place at 10am

Leader: Ali

Distance: 7 1/2 miles

Time: Approx. 3- 3 1/2 hours.

This is a lovely varied walk mostly on forest paths and tracks.  The walks starts by heading towards Ash dale which is a narrow steep sided dale which can be quite muddy if wet. After a couple of miles we head towards Riccall Dale down a very steep hill into the Dale itself. We head back to Helmsley through the forest and woods. There is one steepish ascent. The only road walking is on a forest road.

There are toilets and plenty of cafes for refreshments after the walk in Helmsley.

Kirkbymoorside - Sunday 12 April 2015

Start point: Kirkbymoorside - meet at Post Office near the top of the main street

Time: 10am 

Leader: Keith

Distance: 8 miles

Level of difficulty: moderate

Parking: free on the main road

Route takes us through Kirkdale, Fadmoor and Gillamoor. Easy walk on a mixture of farmland, woodland, bridleways and minor roads. Plenty of cafes and pubs for drink and snack after the walk.