CLEVELAND WAY | Rucksack Readers hiking guide

HIKING GUIDE

This new edition guidebook is based on a complete rewalk of the Cleveland Way in spring 2026 with many route updates, new mapping at 1:40,000 and over 120 colour photos. The route is one of England’s oldest and best-loved National Trails. It runs for 108 miles (174 km) around the North York Moors National Park, starting inland at Helmsley, offering panoramic views over the vales of York and Mowbray and from the Cleveland Hills. After reaching the coast at Saltburn, it heads south along the dramatic sea cliffs, with their tales of shipwrecks and smugglers, to end at Filey.

The route features ancient burial mounds, ruined castles, abbeys and Roman remains, with more recent traces of industrial history. Vast areas of heather moorland are host to a wide range of wildlife. The Cleveland Way is easily accessible by public transport and is divided into easy stages by villages of character with friendly pubs and accommodation. Above all, walkers are welcomed with warm Yorkshire hospitality.

Find all you need to plan and enjoy the Cleveland Way:

• detailed description of the route walked clockwise from Helmsley to Filey via Saltburn
• background on heritage, geology and scenery
• wildlife information supported by superb photographs
• map of the entire route on 25 pages (1:40,000)
• information about public transport and travel
• lavishly illustrated, with over 120 colour photographs
• rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper.