Duncombe Park Mansion – Fairy Staircase loop from Helmsley

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Duncombe Park Mansion – Fairy Staircase loop from Helmsley

Moderate

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(15)

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Duncombe Park Mansion – Fairy Staircase loop from Helmsley

02:46

10.3km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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234 m

Duncombe Park Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Duncombe Park is a 300-acre (120-hectare) country estate and one of Yorkshire’s finest historic homes. It is the current home of the Duncombe family, or Baron Feversham. The estate sits …

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2.19 km

Plockwoods Bank Wood

Forest

2.59 km

River Esk

Highlight • River

3.82 km

Duncombe Park Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

5.45 km

Helmsley Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

The Market is held in the central ancient Market Square every Friday and is alleged to date back to the 13th century.

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5.56 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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6.21 km

Helmsley Walled Garden

Highlight • Structure

Gorgeous walled garden with a brilliant cafe. Largely run by volunteers and well worth a visit. Just of the Cumbrian way near the end as you come into Helmsley

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7.70 km

Blackdale Howl Wood

Forest

8.04 km

Fairy Staircase

Highlight • Structure

Great place for photos. Can be hard going on the knees for more mature walkers so hiking sticks may be useful. Can be very icy during colder months. Well worth a visit.

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