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North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Wooden Steps on Forest Trail loop from Pickering

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Pickering

North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Wooden Steps on Forest Trail loop from Pickering

Moderate

4.3

(7)

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Wooden Steps on Forest Trail loop from Pickering

03:17

12.4km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

West Side of Pickering

Highlight • Cycleway

The road to the west side of Pickering is decent to ride on, it is a main through road with wagons and all kinds driving through, but I never felt unsafe riding here

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302 m

Pear Tree House Bed & Breakfast

Highlight • Rest Area

A warm welcome, nice rooms, delicious breakfast.

Translated by Google •

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1.14 km

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is a renowned heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England, which runs through the North York Moors National Park. It is a popular tourist attraction and a charitable trust, largely operated by volunteers.

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1.22 km

Pickering Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Pickering Station is a Grade II listed building that has been restored to reflect its 1930s appearance. A notable restoration project in 2011 reinstated the original-style overall roof. The station currently includes a tearoom, shop, and learning centre.

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2.63 km

Wooden Steps on Forest Trail

Highlight • Structure

3.70 km

Featherhaugh Wood

Forest

4.14 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Obviously, take care crossing any railway tracks. Beyond this, this is a heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway crossing, meaning you might just see one of the heritage trains on this Pickering to Whitby line.

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6.01 km

Police Speed Camera Layby

Highlight • Structure

Keep alert, there are police speed camera vans in many locations from Pickering to Scarborough. I kept seeing them everyday in various locations

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10.6 km

Forrest & Vale Hotel

Highlight • Pub

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

3.51 km

3.04 km

789 m

453 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.50 km

3.48 km

575 m

438 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

17°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Wooden Steps on Forest Trail loop from Pickering

West Side of Pickering

Pear Tree House Bed & Breakfast