RAMBLER: Pickering & Pickering Woods 25/08/26

Walk: Pickering & Pickering Woods

Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 9.2km

Elevation: 160 metres

Approximate Completion Time: 2.5 hours

Rambler Rating: 4.1 stars

This is a circular walk from the market town of Pickering in the North York Moors. The route heads north out of town following Pickering Beck and on through the paths of Pickering Woods. The walk then crosses the beck and the railway before returning along a quiet country lane to explore the town itself. The route is relatively flat, with just a couple of small gradients. The woodland and field footpaths are very uneven and can get very muddy after wet weather. There is one stile (with a gap in the fence alongside for dogs) plus several gates. One of the fields you pass through is likely to be holding sheep, At one point you will need to cross the railway line at an un-signalled crossing so take particular care with children and dogs here. There are public toilets in the short-stay car park, which you pass near the start of the walk.