Cleveland Way - Moors Section
Explore the North York Moors on the Cleveland Way on a half-trail self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included
Cleveland Way - Moors Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/cleveland-way-north-york-moors-section
A walking holiday from Helmsley to Saltburn-by-the-Sea through the green dales of the North York Moors.
From £510 per person
The North York Moors section of the Cleveland Way begins in Helmsley and takes in the UK’s largest expanse of heather moorland on route to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The historic landmarks of Helmsley Castle and the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey are just some of the amazing sights nestled among beautiful surroundings here.
The breath-taking viewpoints of Sutton Bank and Roseberry Topping are worth pausing at to admire the views, while the many quaint settlements along the way offer warm welcomes and insightful history to explore at your leisure.
Spotting gliders from Sutton Bank, with outstanding views over the Vale of York.
Reaching the North York Moors’ highest point on Urra Moor with far reaching views across the Cleveland Way.
Arriving in the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn-by-the-Sea and strolling along its pier, the most northerly surviving British pier.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVWM | From Helmsley to Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 5 days walking | £510 |
Travel to Helmsley where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Helmsley to Sutton Bank(T). 10.5 miles (16.5km)
Sutton Bank(T) to Osmotherley. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Osmotherley to Clay Bank Top(T). 11 miles (17.5km)
Clay Bank Top(T) to Captain Cook's Monument(T). 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Captain Cook's Monument(T) to Saltburn-by-the-Sea. 12.5 miles (20km)
Depart from Saltburn-by-the-Sea after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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“I appreciated the efforts made to cut down the daily mileage- my husband managed well and thoroughly enjoyed the holiday.”Ms Angus, UK
“For most of the walk I just had sheep and Grouse for company. It was isolated and beautiful.”Mrs Davies, UK
“A brilliant walk arranged by yourselves of course and helped by perfect walking weather, all the accommodations were good. Once again thanks for a great holiday and let us know when we need to book for next April.”Mr Bottomley, UK
“5 similar distance walking days, with extensive views throughout, blessed for the most part by dry, sunny weather. Well organised, as always. We've been using Contours every year since 2010!”Mr Parkinson, UK
“I found the walk very interesting particularly the views across to the Pennines. I found the selection of B&B's very good and would certainly recommend your company to others.”Mr Wood, UK