Walk the Rye


Roam the babbling becks, stand beneath an ancient tree, take note of the shimmering, bright blue feathers of a kingfisher... explore the Rye and surrounding landscape with our six fantastic walks, brought to you by our Ryevitalise project.

1)  Hawnby Circular

Wander through ancient woodland by the River Rye on this 2.7 mile circular route.

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Photo of a small waterfall. Credit Lizzie Shepherd.

2)  Nunnington Circular Route

Stunning views abound on this easy 4 mile circular route.

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Photo of a large scots pine tree in the foreground, with a stretching farmed and wooded landscape in the distance. Credit Lizzie Shepherd.

3)  Harome to Nunnington Circular

Ramble through a lovely mix of riparian, woodland and farmland habitats on this 6 mile circular walk.

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Photo of a winding river with trees along the river bank. Credit Lizzie Shepherd.

4)  Rievaulx Loop

A beautiful spring walk with stunning views of Rievaulx Abbey and Rievaulx Terrace. It's a lovely walk at any time of the year.

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Photo of a ruined abbey among a wooded dale. Credit Lizzie Shepherd.

5)  Miles without Stiles (For some) - Rievaulx Loop

A beautiful, easy, walk with stunning views of Rievaulx Abbey and Rievaulx Terrace.

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Photo of the ruins of an abbey among a wooded dale. Credit RJB Photographic www.rjbphotographic.co.uk.

6)  Helmsley Circular Route

A river route exploring the riparian habitat, species and processes.

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Close up photo of a mayfly on a green plant. Credit Jim Gurling.

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