October Walk in Rosedale

Autumn offers a chance to take in many great walks directly from Rosella Cottage here in Rosedale Abbey.

Our village has official "Walkers are Welcome" status; so you're assured of a plenty of good walks and a freindly reception from the locals.

We also have three village pubs, two village cafes, and another up the Dale; as well as the Gilles Jones Glass Studio.

We also host an annual walking festival each June with around a dozen walks planned each year.

Walkers Are Welcome in Rosedale Abbey.

The walk I'll describe today is an ideal introduction to everything Rosedale offers the keen hiker!

It's a circuit walk starting out from the village centre; and taking in the lovely scenery of both Northdale and upper Rosedale, and the banks of the River Seven.

Follow the Map for this Easy Walk in Rosedale.

Rosedale Abbey Circuit Walk

Setting off from the front door of Rosella Cottage (postcode = YO18 8RA) - turn right and walk past the village green in the centre of Rosedale Abbey (see "1" on the map).

You can stock up on refreshments at "Graze on the Green" or "Abbey Stores" before you set-off from the village.

There are Plenty of Options for Hungry Walkers in Rosedale.

Walk past the village primary school and and continue round the village till you reach the kissing-gate ("2") on the left that leads into the camping site (opposit the gate entering into the Churchyard on the right).

Turn right on the campsite road and follow the "public footpath" signs through the campsite until you reach the sign to exit the campsite. Continue on the footpath next to the hedge.

You'll be following alongside the River Seven ("3") and through several fields (some may have sheep or cattle, so please control dogs and take care).

At the small patch of trees ("4"), take the right turn and follow the path up to New Road at Bell End Farm ("5").

Turn left for 50 yards and then immediately right just passed the farm.

Continue along the narrow metalled road until your reach a line of trees ("6").

Turn right and head steeply downhill into the valley bottom of Northdale.

Cross the bridge over the stream and ("7") and then head off uphill on the path that leads diagonally across the filed towards the right.

Go through the gate ("8") and then simply follow the signposted path down Northdale until you're back in Rosedale Abbey.

Handily, you'll arrive back at the rear of the Milburn Arms Hotel; so it might just be good timing for lunch or a couple of pints!

Rosella Cottage is Ideal for a Walking Holiday to the North York Moors.

Details

Distance: About 3-miles

Time: Allow  2 hours.

Terrain: Footpaths across fields with some short stretches on quiet lanes. One steep section. Can be a little boggy in places in wetter seasons.

Toilets: Rosedale Abbey.

Refreshments: Rosedale Abbey.