The Grey Panthers

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

This walk starts from the picturesque village of Swainby, and makes a circuit that takes in the village of Faceby. The return leg passes the ruined Church of the Holy Cross in Whorlton, and Whorlton Castle.
Choose a fine day and there are some superb views to be had.
The walking is mostly easy, although in wet conditions the footpath between Faceby and Whorlton can be very slippery.
There are two stiles, one of which
Navigation is very straightforward, with plenty of waymarkers and finger posts to help.

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There are several parking spaces by the public toilets in Swainby (NZ47653 02159).
Head Southwards down the main street in Swainby. Turn right into Claver Close, then continue straight ahead on the footpath to Back Lane.
Continue along Back Lane, following the road as it rises steeply.
At the junction with Coalmire Lane, turn right and take the bridle way a short distance along on your right.
This path emerges at Scarth Nick. Ahead is the Cleveland Way footpath through Clain Wood.
Follow the Cleveland Way footpath to Hollin Hill.
Turn left at the road junction and after a few yards turn right at Heathwaite Green Farm Follow the track North to Perish Crook Farm. Here turn left and take the footpath / track to Whorlton House Farm.
Turn right and take the footpath to Bank Land, Faceby, and then head Northwards towards Faceby.
Turn left to take the road to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
Continue past the church to find a footpath that crosses a field in the direction of Whorl Hill.
However, here bear right and take the footpath that heads to the chicken farm. Continue on the footpath past the chicken farm to Whorlton.
Once at the road at Whorlton, head past the church (though this is well worth visiting) and Castle to arrive back in Swainby.