Petal Walks
We are delighted to tell you we have completed our Petal Walks! There are 9 walks- one from each of our churches. Each of our historic rural churches has its own fascinating story to tell. They are circular walks - 3 to 5 miles long and suitable for families. We always indicate a good picnic spot!
Dogs will also enjoy these walks but please remember to keep them on a lead. The birds on the Moors have adapted to the absence of trees by nesting on the ground and dogs can easily disturb Meadow Pipits, Lapwings, Golden Plover, Curlew, Snipe, Woodcock and grouse.
Look down as well as at the views- the petal walks are often thick with wild flowers!
If your children like collecting- Pilgrim Passports are available in all the churches on the walks for £1 and they can collect all 10 church stamps by doing all the petal walks!
Old Byland - from All Saints Church
Our Petal Walk from Old Byland All Saints is 4 miles long and is particularly suitable for families as there is a pretty picnic spot in a conservation area, with a stream to paddle in! It should take around two and a half hours at a fairly leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS map here.
Hawnby - from All Saints Church
Our Petal Walk from Hawnby All Saints is short but has some steep climbs! It is a stunning walk and should take around two and a half hours at a fairly leisurely pace. You will pass The Owl on the walk, mentioned in the instructions, but there is also a Tea Room and shop in Hawnby which serves excellent refreshments. If you wish to visit it, head from the Church in an easterly direction for a third of a mile.
Download the walking instructions here Hawnby Petal Walk and the OS map here.
East Moors- from St Mary Magdalene Church and Labyrinth
Our Petal Walk from East Moors St Mary Magdalene has the added benefit of exploring the stone labyrinth behind the church! The walk is approximately 4 miles long but has a short cut which enables you to do a 2.5 mile walk if you prefer.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS map here.
Cold Kirby - from St Michael's Church (closed)
Our Petal Walk from Cold Kirby St Michael's is 4.5 miles long and is another walk suitable for families as it takes in the NYMNP Visitors' Centre with its many activities and also visits James Herriots's "Finest view in all England" It should take around two and a half hours at a fairly leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS map here.
Sproxton - from St Chad's Church
This is a lovely walk through arable land and forest and there are superb views to the Moors and the Howardian Hills. There is a need to take great care at the beginning and end of the walk as you will need to walk a short distance on the verge of a very busy road. It should take about 2 and a half hours at a leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS map here.
Bilsdale- from St John's Church
The Bilsdale Petal walk has wide open views of Bilsdale East and West sides as well as the magnificent Cleveland Hills. The walk is easy and takes about 2 and a half hours at a leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS map here.
Rievaulx- from the Church of St Mary Magdalene
The Rievaulx Petal walk is a delightful morning or afternoon 4 mile walk, some of it alongside the River Rye. The highlight of the walk is Rievaulx Abbey with it's grandeur (as well as cafe and toilets). The walk is easy and takes about 2 hours at a leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS Map here.
Helmsley- from All Saints Church
The Helmsley Petal walk is an easy 4 mile walk with no stiles or steep hills. There is one hill near the end but it is gentle! Riccal Dale is an attractive valley and you will have views of the river. The walk takes about 2 hours at a leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS Map here.
Scawton- from St Mary's Church
The Scawton Petal walk is an easy 3 mile walk in agricultural land and is a true taster for the whole Trail! It takes in part of Stages 5, 6 and 7. There is one hill but it isn't steep and three stiles, all easy to climb. The walk takes about 2 hours at a leisurely pace.
Download the walking instructions here
and the OS Map here.
