Lealholm Circular Walk
This pretty North Yorkshire village is located in the Eskdale area of the North York Moors National Park.
It's a lovely place to visit with picturesque stepping stones across the River, an old stone bridge and a fine pub dating back to the 1600s.
This circular walk uses a section of the Esk Valley Walk to take you up to the splendid viewpoint at Danby Beacon.
You can start the walk from Leaholm railway station on the Esk valley line, which runs from Whitby to Middlesbrough. From here you can pick up the Esk Valley Walk and follow the waymarked footpath north west on to Leaholm Moor where there is lots of lovely heather in the late summer. Follow the trail west across the moor and you will soon come to Danby Beacon.
From the hill's elevated position there are excellent views over the Fryup Dales and the surrounding hills of the North York Moors.
The route then descends past Oakley Side where you could take a small detour west to visit the Moors National Park Centre. The centre has a wealth of useful information and exhibitions set in 13 acres of grounds on the banks of the River Esk.
The final section takes you east along a pleasant country lane, passing Houlsyke before returning to the village.
To extend your walking in the area you could follow the Esk Valley Walk south to visit neighbouring Glaisdale where you can see the noteworthy Beggar's Bridge. The splendid old packhorse bridge dates back to 1619 and is Grade II listed.
Postcode
YO21 2AJ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsLealholm Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Lealholm
- Glaisdale - This attractive village is located in a lovely spot in the North York Moors
- Esk Valley Walk - A stunning walk through the North York Moors National Park from Castleton to Whitby.
The walk begins with a loop from Castleton which passes through Danby Head, Westerdale Moor, Farndale Moor and High Blakey Moor - Danby Beacon - This circular walk from the village of Danby climbs to Danby Beacon for wonderful views over the Fryup Dales
- Egton Bridge - This picturesque riverside village sits in a nice location within the North York Moors National Park, on the River Esk
- Goathland - A circular walk around the village of Grosmont in the North York Moors
- Grosmont to Goathland Rail Trail - Follow the track bed of the original Whitby-to-Pickering railway line on this short, easy walk in the North York Moors
- Grosmont to Whitby Walk - This route follows a section of the Esk Valley Walk from Grosmont to Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast
- Falling Foss - This walk visits the lovely Falling Foss waterfall in the North York Moors
- Mallyan Spout - This delightful circular walk in Goathland visits the beautiful 70 ft high Mallyan Spout waterfall in the North York Moors National Park.
The walk starts from the parking area in the pretty village of Goathland and heads west along a country lane for about half a mile - Beck Hole Waterfall - This walk visits the Thomason Foss and the Mallyan Spout waterfalls from the little village of Beck Hole in North Yorkshire.
- Scaling Dam - This circular walk takes you past Scaling Dam Nature Reserve and around Scaling Reservoir in the North York Moors
Pubs/Cafes
On the village green you can enjoy some post exercise refreshment at The Board Inn. The stone built pub dates back to the 17th century and serves good quality locally sourced dishes. In the summer months you can sit outside on the riverside patio and enjoy a lovely view with your meal. You can find them in the heart of the village at postcode YO21 2AJ for your sat navs.
They also provide rooms if you would like to stay in the area.
Dog Walking
The moors are an excellent place for a dog walk. The Board Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head a few miles north and you could enjoy some lovely waterside trails around Scaling Dam on Roxby Moor.
Photos
Lealholm Station
Lealholm Bridge
Track from Lealholm Moor. This leads down into Eskdale and is used to access fields and possibly one or two properties.
Track across Lealholm Moor
Bridleway over Brown Rigg
Danby Beacon and trig point
The Moors National Park Centre at Danby Lodge in Esk Dale
Road to Lealholm