We are the Ryedale Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
From Helmsley Market Square we enter Duncombe Park close to the River Rye which we follow south west passing the Weir on our way. Our route then continues north west to Griff Lodge, close to the Cleveland Way, and then north passing Griff Farm and the site of the medieval village of Griff before reaching Rievaulx Terrace where we will take lunch. After lunch we take a permissive path into Rievaulx village and follow the road past the magnificent Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1132, and along to Rievaulx Bridge. Another short walk along the road takes us to the Cleveland Way and back to Griff Lodge where we retrace our footsteps for a short while before passing in front of Duncombe Park House and back to Helmsley via the Walled Garden.
Public toilets in Helmsley and also at Rievaulx Abbey. Cafes in Helmsley at the end of the walk.
Duncombe Park is a private estate which allows visitors to walk in the grounds on the payment of a £1 fee, The walk leader will collect the fees on the day of the walk and will forward the money to the estate office.
Assistance dogs only with the prior consent of the leader.
Helmsley Market Square
