Pickering - Moors

Old Wife's Way Easy Access Walk

A ramble for users of mobility scooters that overlooks Fylingdales and Blakey Topping, starting opposite the Hole of Horcum.

About Old Wife's Way Easy Access Walk

A ramble for users of mobility scooters that overlooks Fylingdales and Blakey Topping.

Start from the Saltergate layby on the A619 opposite the Hole of Horcum. Take care for the few metres along the roadside then turn onto the track., and beware if using smaller scooters as there are a few big potholes.

Parking: Please see North Yorks Moors National Park website for up to date details of charges and payment methods. The turning point is at the picnic area and car park. Access by car is possible to this point but you will need to pay to enter Dalby Forest. There are good views to the north across Saltergate Moor.

Length: 7.01 miles Surface: Moderate Difficulty: Medium Total Ascent: 609 feet Total Descent: 617 feet Maximum Elevation: 937 feet Minimum Elevation: 722 feet

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