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Book SynopsisThe Hambleton Hills lie in the south-west corner of the North York Moors National Park. This is an area that is justifiably known for its varied landscape, a land of flat-topped hills interspersed with wooded and tranquil valleys. To the north, the hills are heather-clad moor inhabited by sheep and grouse, then as they gradually run south-wards, their nature changes to more gently rolling hills clad in woodland and fields of grain. This is a fascinating area, one that has seen mankind take his early steps into agriculture, the introduction of Christianity to this land, and the successful and unsuccessful foreign invader. History has left a pattern on this landscape, one that can be traced as you walk. Join the author in a series of nine walks as he explores both the countryside and history of one of the country's most popular national parks.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Introduction 2. Access & the Right to Roam 3. The Walks 4. The Weather 5. The Maps 6. Facilities, Tourist Information Centres & Websites 7. Walk Location Map Walk 1: Scotch Corner and Roulston Scar 6.1 miles Battle of Scotch Corner Roulston Scar Hill Fort Walk 2: Byland Abbey and Mount Snever 6.1 miles Byland Abbey Walk 3: Boltby Forest 7.6 miles Walk 4: The Eastern Dales 8.4 miles Walk 5: Hood Hill 5.4 miles Walk 6: Arden Great Moor 9.5 miles Walk 7: Boltby and Gormire Lake 7.1 miles Gormire Lake Walk 8: Studfold and Pry Rigg Plantation 6.0 miles Studfold Ring Walk 9: Black Hambleton 8.1 miles The Hambleton Drove Road Appendix Ferguson Grading System The Author Walking North East Disclaimer
