9.1 miles.

Explorer Map OL26, - North York Moors (Western Area)

A walk that is right on the doorstep of Teesside, starting just a short drive away from the suburb of Nunthorpe.
The walk uses farm footpaths and the old railway trackbed at Pinchinthorpe, and only when you cross the busy A171 and A173 roads are you reminded that you are not totally in the countryside.
This is a walk that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. However, in wet weather sections of the walk can be extremely muddy.
There are a couple of ascents, but nothing of any great severity.

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Start from the small car park at Flatts Lane Country Park (NZ55200 16853).
Take the footpath Southwards from the car park that leads you to a gate onto the minor road connecting Normanby to the A171.
This minor road is quite busy, and visibility is poor, so great care is needed.
Head South along this road for 100 - 200 yards, until you find a footpath on the other side of the road.
Follow this footpath up a slope until you meet a broad track. Here turn right and follow the track until it is almost at the minor road. At this point there is a stile and gate on your left.
Cross the stile and follow the footpath until you come to the field above MIll Farm.
Take the footpath down to the A171 and cross this (dual carriageway) road. Continue on the signposted footpath to Low Farm.
Just past Low Farm, take the footpath to Spite Hall Farm, then continue along the farm track to the A173.
Cross the A173 and follow the farm track uphill to Mount House Farm.
Past Mount House Farm, turn sharp left at the field wall at the top of the slope.
Take the footpath to Bousdale Farm, then descend towards Hutton Gate.
When you meet the broad track at the bottom of this descent, immediately turn sharp left and follow the track to the PInchinthorpe Gateway Nature Reserve.
You will find the old railway trackbed in this area. Head West along the trackbed until you see the sign indicating "Footpath to Eston Nab" on your right.
Follow this footpath Northwards, crossing the A171 again by the "Cross Keys" hotel.
Just North of Claphams Wood, take the track on your left and follow this to return to your starting point.