A little different from the other Rosedale hikes which normally start, or at least pass by Chimney Bank.
This route starts in Rosedale Abbey itself and heads north, clockwise, through farmland. Then a steep uphill to the east to Hamer Moors and south to a forested area. From there its all west downhill back to Rosedale Abbey.
Parking here in Rosedale Abbey, at this junction follow the road east past the point where this pic was taken, for a short distance.
Turn left off the road at the car park behind the Milburn Arms Hotel and head down the footpath along the edge of some fields.
The path continues through fields, following Northdale Beck on the left hand side. After about a mile turn right and its time to head uphill, a slightly steep path, but worth it for the great views back across the valley.
The grassy path then turns into a straight gravel track over the moors, firstly heading northeast, then south east, for around 3 miles.
After lots of gravel track and moors the area turns grassy at Howth Rigg.
Then you start to near some woodland/forest, just before the woods, a nice little stream made a perfect picnic spot.
After the picnic, time to head through the woods.
The most easterly part of the route, the path follows along the side of some woodland, but due to forestry management they had been cut down.
Keep following the edge of the field of stumps and turn off to the footpath on the right at this signpost and head towards the White House.
Passing through a few fields and Duks Ley Farm.
Continue heading west along a fairly straight path, passing through Russell’s Wood.
Part of the path has you leave Russell’s Wood and head into a field, the ground here got a little marshy, so be careful where you step. Then cross Hancow Road and head down this path downhill by the side of a field.
Obligatory animal pics.
Head downhill through more fields and through The Grange where you pass a pond at a higher level than the road.
Just after The Grange and the pond you join the main road, Alder Carr Lane, turn right and follow the road back to the parking spot.