Willow Tree Cottage is set in beautiful countryside. Ideal as a first stop for the those walking the Cleveland Way or as a base for a short break to enjoy a series of circular walks as well as the history and culture of the local area.
The Cleveland Way
Come and help us celebrate the Cleveland Way's 50th anniversary in 2019
The Cleveland Way is 109 miles of beautiful countryside starting in Helmsley, going through the forestry, enjoying the panoramic views around Sutton Bank, across the moors and along the coastline, finishing in Filey.
For full information on the route and its history look at the national trail website. You are welcome to stay for a few nights whilst walking between Helmsley and Osmotherley . If you do this we can help with transfers. |
Willow Tree Cottage can offer you your the first night here on the trail. We can take you to the local pub for your evening meal. To save your legs we can take you back to the Cleveland Way in the morning, as it is a steep climb back. You could spend your first two nights with us and leave your car here for the duration of your walk. For full details please do contact us. If you are just wanting to dip into the Cleveland Way you could spend your short break at Willow Tree Cottage. There are several circular walks detailed below. Also there are many other short walks in the area. This would enable you to mix walking and exploring the history of the area at the same time and you can snuggle up by the wood burning stove in the evening. Directions from Willow Tree Cottage to the Cleveland WayFrom the Cleveland Way follow the path until you reach High Barn. Map Reference 507867. Here turn left down the hill, signposted bridleway, zig zag down the bridleway to the edge of the forestry. Go down the edge of the field, cross a couple of small foot bridges and up the field the other side. Cross a stile onto the metal road, turn left. We are the drive on the right just after the bend in the road sign signposted Willow Tree Cottage. It is approximately 1.2miles from the Cleveland Way. The Cleveland way showing High Barn and the bridleway sign leading to Boltby
The whole of the Cleveland Way is marked clearly with the acorn symbol.
The Sherpa Van scheme will carry your luggage each day for a small charge. |
Circular walks from Willow Tree Cottage
These are available in leaflet form once you are here
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Walk 1
Boltby Scar/Little Moor option 1:3 miles 450ft gain 1.5 hrs option 2: 4 miles 900ft gain 2 hrs A truly impressive walk to the top of Boltby Scar and along the Cleveland Way and back trough the woods to Willow Tree Cottage. Magnificant views. Some steep hills. 
Walk 2
Sutton Bank/Lake Gormire 8 miles 656ft rise 4 hrs A cirucular walk from Boltby involving a steep climb to the top of the Cleveland Way to Sutton Bank with panoramic views. Stop for lunch at the Visitor's centre. Then a sharp drop through Garbutt wood to Lake Gormire. Walk by the lake for a short way the past Southwoods Lodge and Tang Hall and back across the fields to the middle of Boltby and right up to Willow Tree Cottage. 
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Walk 3
Boltby Reservoir/Low Paradise 5 miles 660 ft gain 3-4 hrs This circular walk takes you across the fields into Boltby forest and on to Boltby reservoir. After crossing the reservoir spillway you climb up the other side to the Cleveland Way. Pass though Low Paradise and back to the forestry road and then back to Willow Tree Cottage. 
Walk 4
Kirby Knowle and Felixkirk 7 miles moderate climb 4 hrs A lovely rural circular walk trough the fields and woods behind Ravensthorpe Manor. To kirby Knowle and Felixkirk with a break at the local pub in Felixkirk. Returning to Willow Tree Cottage through the fields. Impressive panoramic views Lovely countryside. 
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