Heather moorland. Heritage coast. Old friends. High cliffs. Bustling beaches. Woodland paths. Steam trains. Fish and chips. A Georgian mansion. The contrasts of the Yorkshire moors and coast are waiting to be discovered.

The North York Moors comprise England's largest unbroken tract of heather moor, interrupted only by lush valleys of rural calm.

Our guided Classic Walking holidays offer a chance to really discover the North York Moors, and with the highest cliffs on the English east coast there is excellent scope for cliff walking. Passing huddled fishing villages such as Robin Hood's Bay adds to the enjoyment. In the summer the North York Moors National Park offers superb walking through a vast purple carpet of heather moorland.

• Excellent walking on the North York Moors
• Elegant Georgian accommodation at Larpool Hall
• Dramatic coastal walks from historic Whitby

Detailed information

	Classic Walking programme details
	Footpath information
	Average temperatures
	Other walking holiday ideas

Classic Walking programme details

A typical Classic Walking day…

… will offer you a choice of 2 or 3 guided walks, each of varying length and ascent. If you are new to walking, start at the easier level, where the pace is the gentlest. We have plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your holiday progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging level, or stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.

More information on the type of footpaths you're likely to find on the North York Moors.

On holidays before Easter and from 24 October, your daily choice of walks will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.

Itinerary One

The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
9, 20, 27 March; 6, 27 April; 16 May; 6, 10, 27 June; 18 July; 8, 12, 22, 26 August; 5, 26, 30 September; 30 October 2009.

The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
16, 23, 30 March; 10, 14, 24 April; 4, 23, 27 May; 13 June; 11, 15, 29 July; 15, 29 August; 2, 12, 16 September; 3, 7, 26 October; 2 November 2009.

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Footpath information

On these holidays there is a choice of up to three walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.

	Easier Walks: 4½ to 7¼ miles, generally on good paths with gentle gradients. Up to 725ft of ascent in a day.
	Medium Walks: 8 to 9½ miles with occasional steep and rough sections. 600ft to 1,225ft of ascent in a day.
	Harder Walks: 9½ to 13½ miles with occasional steep and rough sections. 850ft to 1,450ft of ascent.

Walks include some short, but steep, ascents and descents on the coastal path, plus stretches through open moorland, valleys and woodland.

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Average temperatures

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Other walking holiday ideas

We also offer the following holidays at Larpool Hall, find out more below:

• Easier Walks on the North York Moors
• Easier Half-Day Walks
• Footprints on the Moors
• Rover Tours
• Freedom Breaks

Alternatively, guided walking holidays in and around the North York Moors include:

• The Cleveland Way
• The Eskdale Way
• Wainwright's Coast to Coast
• Alternative Coast to Coast

For the independently minded we also offer a self-guided walking break along Coast to Coast Trail or the Alternative Coast to Coast Trail.

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