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North York Moors Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey: Private Guided Walk

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This experience is on request only. Please email us at reservations@travelcurious.com

Things to know

Duration:

5 hrs 30 mins

Categories:

History, Nature & Outdoors, Nature & Outdoors, Off the beaten path, Photography

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Your guide will meet you in Helmsley. You must provide your own transport to and from the tour start point.

What's included:

A professional, local tour guide for your own private group., Plenty of time to take memorable photos., 7-mile circular walk.

What's not included:

Food and drink., Cost of lunch (we recommend you bring your own as there are no choices to purchase along the walk)., Transportation throughout tour, only walking., Your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point. You must provide your own transport to and from the tour start point. Hotel pickup/drop-off can be requested, at an additional cost.

Meeting points: Outside Black Swan Helmsley Market Place Helmsley YO62 5BJ

What makes this tour special

Enjoy this circular walk in the beautiful North York Moors, with an expert local private guide. Beginning in the historic market town of Helmsley, you will take in several medieval ruins and celebrated views along the Cleveland walking trail. On your private tour, you will:

Enjoy the personalised attention of your private guide.
Begin in the charming Yorkshire market town of Helmsley.
See the ruins of 900-year old Helmsley Castle and Walled Garden.
Pass by the Rievaulx Abbey – dating to 1131 and the largest, richest Cistercian Abbey in England.
Follow the celebrated Cleveland Way trail of the North York Moors.
Enjoy the beautiful countryside, immerse in nature and admire beautiful panoramic views.
Walk through the grounds of Duncombe Park.
Join the celebrated Cleveland Trail through the North York Moors.
Enjoy peaceful views of moor and woodland, medieval ruins and wildlife.
End the tour at the Helmsley Market Place and your guide will recommend you an amazing pub to have a fresh drink!

Yorkshire boasts some of the most beautiful and diverse countrysides in England. This wonderful private tour is a 7-mile circular walk of the North York Moors National Park and follows some of the famous 110-mile-long Cleveland Way. Beginning in the charming town of Helmsley, the only market town in North Yorkshire, you’ll wander through purple heather moorland, take in stunning views of medieval castles and abbeys, see ancient stone crosses, and admire panoramic vistas of the moors and woodland. This is a peaceful and scenic walk that includes fascinating history and local folklore.

You’ll begin by walking through the lovely grounds of Duncombe Park – a splendid Italianate stately home. Along the way, you’ll see the ruins of the 12th century Helmsley Castle with its lovely walled garden dating to 1756 and still functioning today. Then step onto the Cleveland Way – one of the most popular walking trails in England. Enjoy the purple haze of heather, and wonderful views of tranquil York countryside. You’ll pass by the renowned Rievaulx Abbey – the largest and richest Cistercian Abbey in the country, dating back to 1131. (You’ll learn all about the dissolution of the monasteries on this tour!)

You’ll then head back via the Cleveland Way to return to Helmsley where your guide can recommend a delicious pub lunch, and where later, you may want to explore the Walled Garden or the fascinating National Centre for Birds of Prey.

Please note: this tour does not include hotel pick up or drop off. If you wish to arrange this, please be in touch with us upon making the booking.

What you'll see

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Walled Garden

Rievaulx Abbey

Duncombe Park

Helmsley Town

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