Experience the Moors Join NYMA's friendly guided walks, visits to places of cultural and environmental interest, and other stimulating events about what matters in the Moors.
Most walks are 4-7 miles long and include a picnic stop and opportunities to admire the view.
Dogs are normally welcome, but please check with the walk leader.
We're always keen to add more walks and events to our programme, so please get in touch if you have a special place you'd like to share!
Walks 2025
Saturday 1 March - Duncombe Park
Meet at 10.30 by the monument to Lord Feversham in Helmsley Market Place (W3W prune.aimlessly.trample) for 4.5 mile circular round Duncombe Park, with its lovely vistas and varied terrain.
Walk Leader: Jane Dunn
If you would like to come please contact Wendy Smith: wpsmith7a@gmail.com or 01642 711980.
Saturday 5 April – Sheepwash (Codbeck Reservoir)
Meet 10.30 at the main car park, Sheepwash (Grid Ref SE 469 993, W3W thumb.slogans.pylons, nearest postcode DL6 3AL).
This is a 7-mile route round Codbeck Reservoir. It first ascends northwards up the moor to the plantation, then goes to Swainby Shooting House before crossing the moor to Pamperdale and on to High Lane.
Walk Leader: Kath Mair. Please let her know you're coming on kathmair@icloud.com or 07974 288056.
The walks are free and most are principally for NYMA members, but non-members are welcome too - space permitting!
Please come dressed and equipped for the weather. It's worth wearing gaiters to deter mud - and ticks.
Events 2025
Tuesday 27 May - Birdwatching at Sutton Bank
Meet 10.30 at the main entrance of the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre - there's plenty of space to park (Pay & Display).
This gentle walk is a chance to learn about the birdlife of the woods, moorland and farmland around Sutton Bank with keen birdwatcher Andy Wilson. Andy will talk about any birds that we see and hear during the walk - and also about about local birds that we're not likely to spot! The walk will last about an hour and a half, and we can have refreshments at the Visitor Centre cafe afterwards. You don't have to be a knowledgeable birder to join the group, but it'll be more enjoyable if you bring your own binoculars.
The walk will stick to paths, but please come dressed appropriately for the weather.
Please let Janet know if you'd like to come on secretary@nyma.org.uk / 07570 112010.
Sunday 22 June - NYMA's 40th Anniversary Celebration
To celebrate the Ruby anniversary of NYMA's founding in 1985, we're holding a special gathering at the Millennium Stone on Danby High Moor. The event will include a couple of short talks on NYMA's successes over the past few decades, a walk to the Stone (approx. 4 miles) or a longer cycle ride, for those who wish to - and drinks and cake! It'll also be possible to drive there and park nearby. We'll post more details here as they develop, but in the meantime, please save the date.
