Walk through some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North Yorkshire in these three new walks to explore.
Titled the Mulgrave Walks, the three brand-new routes have been launched by the Mulgrave Estate to create access to landscapes and views in and around Lythe, Sandsend and Goldsborough that would otherwise be kept hidden.
The three interlinked walks are The Mulgrave Way, Foss Mill Crossing and Guard House Way, and are the brainchild of Lord Normanby – aka the author Constantine Phipps – who owns the Mulgrave Estate.
Together, these waymarked walks take in a rich mix of woodland, farmland, heritage features, as well as far-reaching views across valleys and coast. Around two thirds of the 17.4-mile combined network follow new concessionary paths created especially for this project.
The specific routes are:
- The Mulgrave Way: Sandsend to Glaisdale
- Foss Mill Crossing: serves as a link between the two other routes (Hutton Mulgrave to Goldsborough)
- Guard House Way: Runswick to Lythe
Take a look at the interactive map for the three new routes here.
Lord Normanby explained the inspiration behind this project: “I’m a keen walker myself and always have been. I saw a chance to create something for people who share this love. I have personally designed these routes and it has been a fascinating exercise to identify the best routes, taking many factors into account. I’ve enjoyed it immensely.
“The aim was to establish a grid of walks between the Esk Valley Way and the Cleveland Way, now the National Coastal Path.
“What I like, and what I believe most walkers like, is to be able to walk a continuous trail. There are lots of footpaths already in the area, some of which are great, but they don’t always link up. So, the idea was to create routes which give a continuous unbroken walk.”
Delivery of the project has been led by Mulgrave Estate countryside manager John Beech, with support from Forestry and Countryside team lead Terry Herron, and estate volunteers.
Ben Garstang, the Mulgrave Estate Director, said: “Whether you’re heading out for a full day adventure, a family walk, or a peaceful moment in nature, the Mulgrave Walks offer something for everyone.
“We are sincerely grateful to our farming tenants, whose willingness to host new permissive paths through their working landscapes has been central to bringing this project to life.
“I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all of my estate colleagues and those local contractors who have worked tirelessly to deliver these routes.
“It is my hope that the Mulgrave Walks will not only encourage more people to explore and appreciate this beautiful part of Yorkshire, but also help drive increased footfall to the many tourism and hospitality businesses in the locality.”
For further information on the Mulgrave Walks, please visit the Mulgrave Estate website.
