Slingsby Walks
This pretty North Yorkshire village sits just to the east of Hovingham in Ryedale.
Local walking highlights include the lakes and woods at nearby Castle Howard and the wonderful Howardian Hills around Terrington. In the village there's a splendid mid 18th century pub for rest and refreshment after your exercise.
This circular walk from the village takes you to Slingsby Bank Woods to the south of the settlement. It then picks up a section of the long distance Ebor Way to visit Fryton Woods and Hovingham. Along the way there are peaceful woodland trails, attractive countryside and views of the Wath Beck which runs through the area. Neighbouring Hovingham is particularly appealing with with a historic Saxon Church, a pretty beck and a picturesque cricket pitch by the 18th century Hovingham Hall.
Postcode
YO62 4AL - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsSlingsby Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Slingsby
- Hovingham - This large village in Ryedale sits in an appealing location on the edge of the Howardian Hills
- Nunnington and the River Rye - This pretty village on the fringe of the Howardian Hills includes the National Trust owned Nunnington Hall and nice footpaths along the River Rye which runs through the village
- Ebor Way - Follow the Ebor Way from Helmsley to Ilkley on this walk through Yorkshire
- Castle Howard - The 1000 acres of parkland and gardens surrounding this stately home is a walker's paradise
- Kirkbymoorside -
- Helmsley Circular Walk - A lovely circular walk from Helmsley passing through Rye Dale and visiting the wonderful Rievaulx Abbey
- Malton - This attractive market town in North Yorkshire has nice footpaths to follow through Malton Castle Gardens and along the River Derwent
- Terrington - Terrington is a delightful village in the Howardian Hills near to Castle Howard
- Duncombe Park - Enjoy woodland trails, a spectacular landscaped garden and the National Centre for Birds of Prey in this large park and nature reserve in Helmsley, Yorkshire.
You can enjoy a gentle stroll around the 35 acre 18th century green gardens - Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey - This is a popular walk which takes you from the medieval Helmsley Castle to the fascinating ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
- Yearsley Woods - These expansive woods in the Howardian Hills have mountain bike trails and a series of footpaths to try
- Sheriff Hutton - This village is located in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire
- Bishop Wilton - This pretty little village in the East Riding of Yorkshire is a pleasant place to start a walk into the Yorkshire Wolds
- Goldsborough - This village in North Yorkshire is located close to both Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Sutton on the Forest - This delightful village is located near York and Easingwold in the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire.
- Welburn - This village in Ryedale is located to two highlights of the area in the shape of the historic Kirkham Abbey and the splendid Castle Howard.
Pubs/Cafes
The Grapes Inn can be found on Railway St, YO62 4AL. The historic pub dates back to 1759 and is Grade II listed. There's a cosy interior with two log fires and a nice garden area outside. Food is of a high quality and includes excellent pizzas from the wood-fired pizzeria.
Dog Walking
The woodland and country trails are ideal for dog walking. The Grapes Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Photos
The Grapes, Slingsby
Old Smithy, Slingsby
Slingsby Banks Wood
Lawns Bridge Slingsby
All Saints church. The parish church, at the western side of the village, is dedicated to All Saints. The present church was built in the late 1860s in the style of its predecessor on the same site, which was demolished. It is mainly 15th-century in style with Victorian modifications, and is a Grade II listed building.
There is also a Methodist Chapel built in 1837 on a site adjacent to the village green. John Wesley himself had preached in Slingsby in 1757.
Cottages in Slingsby. The village lies in a lovely spot at the foot of the gently sloping land which forms the northern edge of the Howardian Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), with the Vale of Pickering spreading out to its north and east.
Forest Track, Lodge Hag
Bridleway beside Slingsby Banks Wood