Walking Around The Howardian Hills

Ridges, rivers, gentle rounded hills, rolling countryside, pretty villages with stone cottages, ruined castles and abbeys and the magnificent architecture of Castle Howard sum up the Howardian Hills in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. All the walks are easy and vary in length from a leisurely three mile hunt for the Gilbertine monks to a nine mile walk in the footsteps of early man. My favourite is the short walk of four and a half miles along the ridge of Caukley's Bank with fantastic views across Ryedale stretching as far as the North York Moors before descending to the banks of the River Rye and along to Nunnington. You could visit the magnificent old manor house there then continue a little further into the village to the Royal Oak Inn for a real treat of good ale and fine food. 'Bootless' walkers are welcome! You will be impressed by your first sight of Castle Howard situated on a ridge of the Howardian Hills. There is a seven and a half mile walk in the book which guides you through the grounds on rights of way, enjoy and admire the many monuments and grand buildings along the way. If you have never walked the Howardian Hills you are in for a delightful surprise as you explore and search out the stunning scenery amongst these grand hills.