Swainby, Faceby & Whorlton circular walk

Thursday 9th February 2023

Walking Diary (All Walks) North Yorkshire & Co Durham Easy Walks North Yorkshire Moors

Swainby, Faceby & Whorlton circular walk.

A nice easy walk that we have done a few times before as it's reasonably local, but just right for a couple of hours of exercise amongst some lovely North Yorkshire countryside. I find the best time to do this walk is in late spring when the bluebells are in abundance.

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Distance: 5.2 miles
Duration: 2:15 hours
Ascent: 751 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Accompanied By: Christine
Weather: Dry & Mild

3D outline of route

Parking

Plenty of roadside parking as always in Swainby.

Potto beck and Holy Cross church in Swainby.

First sighting of Whorl Hill, we will go round that hill and back on todays walk

Arriving at the Cleveland Way and a left turn for us.

Through the woods and out towards Huthwaite Green.

"How do you expect me to get over that " ?

After 5 minutes, she mustered up the courage and stepped over the stones and enjoyed the gentle downhill on soft green grass with no mud.

Huthwaite Green, Scugdale.

Skirting the woods as we head northwards.

Grumble, grumble .... yet another obstacle to overcome - "Why did you bring me this way if you new there was a tree here"

Departing the woods for the last time as we head towards the lane that leads you to Faceby.

Cringle Moor over there - I think ?

Arriving at the village of Faceby

As we approach Whorlton on this very mild & still February afternoon (about 4:30pm) the setting sun makes for beautiful views across the lush green countryside.

Whorlton - The old 12th century church and it's Yew tree covering, with all the inhabitants of this abandoned village long gone - possibly due to the plague & black death ? But the remains of the castle can still be found further down the lane.

Walking towards Whorlton castle as we near the end of todays walk. Conversation now switches to which pub we should head for ? The Crathorne Arms at Crathorne got the vote.