Walks you can reach from Great Ayton by train

Woodland paths and open countryside on the historic Rail Trail through the Esk Valley, North York Moors; gentle and family-friendly.

Warnings: Can be muddy after wet weather; sturdy footwear recommended.

Walk details: North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Recommended: One of the most scenic areas of North Yorkshire, spectacular, truly lovely riverside path. An excellent, scenic rural route through one of the most scenic areas of North Yorkshire, closely following the Esk Valley Path with a lovely riverside path either side of Glaisdale and spectacular views across the Esk Valley west of Sleights. The path can get very muddy in bad weather, there is quite a bit of road walking on quiet lanes and with some occasionally steep and slippery sections. Closely follows the Esk Valley Path and is well signposted. Can easily be split into two sections, Danby to Grosmont and Grosmont to Whitby, using the railway, though the train service is infrequent and refreshment stops are limited, so pre-planning helps.

Lunch: The choice of refreshment stops is quite limited, especially out of season.

Warnings: The path can very easily get muddy in bad weather, especially between Danby station and Danby Beacon and between Sleights and Ruswarp in winter. Take care crossing the busy A169 at Sleights Bridge and the A171 just outside Whitby.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Recommended: A direct town-centre-to-town-centre route, under 20% on roads with the rest flat and well-surfaced tarmac path mostly along the riverside. Passes through a semi-industrial landscape and runs close to the river.

Walk details: Slow Ways.