Lyke Wake Walk R10-12

Choose between tests of stamina and endurance or a leisurely weekend walk across the North York Moors, says Paul Besley.

Choose between a 24-hour challenge or a winter weekend in yorkshire

The Lyke Wake Walk runs east from Osmotherley across the North York Moors National Park to the strange ‘incomplete’ town of Ravenscar on the east coast. The walk can be completed as the original 24-hour challenge or as a leisurely two- or three-day crossing. The route affords spectacular views out to the coast accompanied by moorland crossings with Bronze Age barrows and ancient crosses marking the way. Much of the walk is along easy-going terrain, making this perfect for a weekend ramble. Completing the challenge walk makes individuals eligible for membership of the Lyke Wake Walk Club, with females receiving the title of ‘Witch’ and males ‘Dirger’. TRANSPORT

By car satnav postcode DL6 3BA. By bus or train from York, Leeds or Otley, www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/visiting/travel-andinformation/getting-to

PUBS AND GRUB

There are plenty of pubs and cafés in Osmotherley. The Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge is a favoured stopping point serving food and drinks. Goathland has numerous pubs and cafés. Ravenscar has a hotel and visitor centre with café.

ACCOMMODATION Osmotherley YHA, www.yha.org.uk/ hostel/yhaosmotherley

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge, www.lion blakey.co.uk

For Goathland and Ravenscar, see www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/ visiting/sleep

PRACTICALITIES Bank: Skipton, Goathland. Groceries: Osmotherley, Goathland. Fuel: A19 near Osmotherley, Goathland. Parking: Osmotherley, Goathland, Ravenscar

LOCAL INFORMATION North York Moors National Park, www.northyorkmoors.org.uk The New Lyke Wake Walk Club, www.lykewake.org

Robin Hood’s Bay seen from Ravenscar.

The Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge.