Helmsley Boro Beck Walking Trail

Boro Beck is a small but scenic feature of Helmsley, enhancing the town’s natural charm and connecting to larger water systems in North Yorkshire. Its presence alongside Helmsley’s historic and picturesque surroundings makes it a lovely point of interest for visitors.

Helmsley Boro Beck Walking Trail

Like many streams in the North York Moors, Boro Beck supports a variety of wildlife, such as birds, small fish, and aquatic insects. The lush, green environment surrounding the beck provides a habitat for flora and fauna, making it a serene spot for nature enthusiasts.

Helmsley is a popular destination for walking, especially with the nearby Cleveland Way National Trail, and Boro Beck adds to the idyllic walking routes available. There are paths and areas around the beck where people can enjoy peaceful strolls.

Trail Details

Distance

1 to 8 Miles (12.8Km)

It can be modified to make it shorter by double backing until you can manage the full circuit.

Skill

Easy to Moderate

Mostly flat with just one hill.

Route

The route is main easy to follow. However, when you arrive at the top of the hill, follow the sign left and walk around the edge of the woodland and fields until you reach the path to Braxton’s Sprunt (country lane).

Follow our checkpoint guide found below for more details.

 

Helmsley Boro Beck Walking Trail Checkpoints

  • Cleveland Way Car Park Helmsley

    1. Start at Cleveland Way Car Park

    Start from the Cleveland Way Car Park and make your way past the toilets following the vehicular way out to the B1257 (Helmsley to Stokesley Road). Turn left as if you were heading to Stokesley.

  • Feversham Arms B1257 Helmsley

    2. Feversham Arms Hotel

    When you reach the B1257 and turn left, it is best to cross the road to the other side so that you are on the same side of the road as the Feversham Arms Hotel. You will see the former Victorian Workhouse on the left of you as you walk along the street.

  • Public right of way beside Boro Beck Helmsley

    3. Public Right of Way

    As you walk towards the bend, you will notice two public rights of way. At the second public right of way, you will see a path that follows the flow of Boro Beck. Follow this path at beck side with the beck on your right hand side.

  • Footbridge over Boro Beck Helmsley

    4. Footbridge

    Cross the footbridge over Boro Beck and head uphill along the narrow path until you reach a track.

  • Track Beside Boro Beck Helmsley

    5. Follow the Track Left

    At the top of the hill, turn left on the track towards a Saw Mill with Boro Beck on your left hand side. Keep following this track until you reach a split.

  • Split on the Boro Beck Trail Helmsley

    6. Turn Right at the Split

    When you arrive at the split in the track, turn right along the narrowest track. Follow this track and flow of Boro Beck through the valley and woodland until you reach a hill.

  • Up Hill Track Boro Beck Trail Helmsley

    7. Follow the Track Up Hill

    The flow of Boro Beck continues through the valley yet the track will head up hill. Keep following the track up hill until you get to the top. You will see a field gate, but instead, follow the sign post down a wooded path on the left.

  • Woodland Path through Boro Beck Trail

    8. Follow the Woodland Path

    Keep following the woodland path with the trees on your left and open fields to the right. This will take you to a track at the other end of the path.

  • Right turn at the track Helmsley Boro Beck Trail

    9. Turn Right at the Track

    When you arrive at the track, the track heads straight on to meet up with the B1257. However, instead, turn right and follow the track towards the fields. Keep following the edge of the woodland with the fields on your right and trees on your left. Keep following it until the woodland protrudes out towards Baxton’s Sprunt (a country lane).

  • Braxton's Sprunt Helmsley

    10. Braxton's Sprunt

    It may take a little while to get to Braxton’s Sprunt following the trees around. This will pass a farm on your right too. When you arrive at the lane, turn right back to Helmsley and follow this lane all the way back to Helmsley with the Howardian Hills facing you in the distance.

    This will take you by Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool on your left. At Helmsley, make your way back to the Cleveland Way Car Park unless you want to explore the town further.