Saxon Princess Trail

A circular walk taking in some of the areas industrial and

archaeological heritage sites, including the Nationally

important Anglo Saxon Royal burial site.

Distance 4 miles Time 2 hours

Handale Abbey Trail

A circular walk through Rosecroft Wood to Liverton village

then to the site of Handale Abbey and return to Loftus

Market Place via Loy Lane.

Distance 6 miles Time 4 hours

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Lewis Hunton Trail

A circular walk along the coastal path, taking in the history

and geological discoveries of Lewis Hunton.

Distance 4 miles Time 2 hours

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Skinningrove valley Trail

The Skinngrove Valley Trail is a linear walk of 1.5 miles,

taking in points of interest relating to the villages historical and industrial heritage.

Clarksons Wood Loftus, an ancient woodland with interesting flora and founa in close proximity to the town.

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Loy Lane Circular

A moderate 4 mile walk on public rights of way over agricultural land and along woodland boundaries. Starting point - Outside Lofius Town Hall . There are Public Contveniences a few metres away .
Leaving the area outside Loftus Town Hall walk south down Water Lane with grade 2 listed stone wall on right
1.NZ 722180 On reaching bridge ascend stone steps leading into woodland strip and follow path over railway crossing and exit over stile to farm drive . Turn right and continue for about 50 metres along the track 2-N2723178 cross over stile on broad track leading into a field , turn right and pass former Gamekeepers house on right then left towards path with fencing on both sides. Continue along the boundary of Loftus Wood where 500 saplings were planted in early 2020. 3-NZ 724168 - On reaching a large field gate turn right and descend steps then over foot bridge , followed by a short ascent then turn left towards Holywell Farm and on to South town Lane 4-NZ 730168 - At road junction turn right then left on track to Highfields Farm . Proceed over stile and walk along the field boundary hedge to Loy late 5-NZ 739167- turn left at junction at Loy Lane which is on the boundary line with the National Park. Follow the Bridleway north passing through Loftus Cemetery grounds exiting at A174 6-NZ 730181- Carefully cross A174 turn right and walk about 15 metres then turn left and cross over stile into Swalwells Wood . Follow the footpath into Micklow Terrace and East Crescent turning right at the junction with the A174 which leads you back to Loftus Market Place and Town Hall.

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The Cleveland Street Trail

INTRODUCTION & HISTORY
The Cleveland Street Walk covers a distance of approximately 9 miles between the towns of
Guisborough and Loftus. Much of the footpath is across rolling countryside and fields, with brief
visits to the villages of North Skelton, Slapewath, Carlin How and Skinningrove. You can begin the
walk at either end (route descriptions are provided below for both directions) and there is a
frequent bus service between the two towns making it easy to complete the walk in a day and return
by bus (Arriva buses).
The walk originated during the Monastic period when the Augustinians of Gisborough Priory owned
and worked much of the land reaching over to East Cleveland. The original walk extended through to
Whitby Port which was a major export point for wool until the Cistercians at Fountains Abbey
created Hull Port and the waterways leading to it. Much has changed since the founding of
Gisborough Priory in 1119AD, with a rich mining history the evidence of which is still present at
Slapewath, North Skelton and Skinningrove.

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Many thanks to Ian Powell and Marshall Best for the route details

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Britain on Foot

Long Distance Walkers Association

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