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Thornton-le-Dale village – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

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Thornton-Le-Dale

Thornton-le-Dale village – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

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Thornton-le-Dale village – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

02:15

8.56km

70m

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: June 19, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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62 m

Thornton-le-Dale village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thornton le Dale is a picture-perfect village in North Yorkshire known for its idyllic riverside scenery and thatched-roof cottages.

It was voted the prettiest village in Yorkshire in the 1920s and 30s, and is often still regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire today. The 'le' was added into the name to give the village a bit more marketability in the early 1900s.

There are a number of great cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops and galleries in the village.

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232 m

Thornton-le-Dale — Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Great is the call of the village of Thornton-le-Dale, often considered one of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire.

The thatched cottage, called Beck Isle, next to Thornton Beck, is a Grade-II listed building. There's also the beautiful All Saints' church on the eastern end of the village. Thornton Beck runs alongside the main road, a pretty spectacle in itself, and the pond in the middle of the village is a pretty sight as well.

There are places to eat and drink here, so you won't go hungry, either. Make sure you stop at this beautiful place. It's worth it!

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1.87 km

St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn

Highlight • Religious Site

This church, in a lovely setting, is real old. It dates back to 1050, and some parts of it are as old as 850. It is a Grade 2 listed building, and very popular with visitors throughout the year. If you like small and historic churches, then this one should definitely not be missed.

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2.63 km

Welham Park Trout Farm

Highlight • Structure

Founded in 1903, Welham Park Trout Farm is one of the longest-running trout farms in Britain. It is renowned for restocking rivers, lakes, and fisheries across the UK.

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4.21 km

Wooden Bridge in Woodland

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely area in the forest with small bridge and stream. Great area for cycling and walking

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4.22 km

Thornton Beck Footbridge

Highlight • Forest

A lovely spot to stop at here; a good quality footbridge crosses the lazy stream of Thornton Beck. In the summer, it's very green and pleasant here.

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4.72 km

Thornton Beck Waterfall and Pexton Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A lovely segment along Thornton Beck, this is: the track is nice and wide and steady underfoot; you will get lovely views of the forested hills, Pexton Pond to one side and Thornton Beck Waterfall thrown in for good measure!

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8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

2.70 km

1.08 km

388 m

215 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

1.98 km

1.50 km

1.35 km

406 m

209 m

Elevation

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Thornton-le-Dale village – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

Thornton-le-Dale village

Thornton-le-Dale — Village Highlights

St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn

Welham Park Trout Farm

Wooden Bridge in Woodland

Thornton Beck Footbridge

Thornton Beck Waterfall and Pexton Pond

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