Birding The Cleveland Way
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Growing up on the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, Richard has always wanted to walk the entire length of the Cleveland Way, to explore the landscape, birds and wildlife along this fabulous National Trail. His plan is to walk a different section every month over the course of 2024 and write a blog in the process. Joining him on these leisurely walks is artist Jo Ruth.
Birding The Cleveland Way – Lordstones to Battersby Moor
Sun 26th May, 2024
The western escarpment of the North York Moors National Park is a truly stunning place to visit, and the route of the Cleveland Way is an ideal way to experience this expansive landscape.
Birding The Cleveland Way – Osmotherley to Lordstones
Tue 30th Apr, 2024
The last week of April is a great time to find jewels from Africa. Two of our most attractive woodland birds, the Common Redstart and Pied Flycatcher, arrive back from their winter in Africa around...
Birding The Cleveland Way – Kepwick to Osmotherley
Sat 23rd Mar, 2024
Starting the next section of our walk above the hamlet of Kepwick guaranteed spectacular views. Looking west with the sun on our backs we could even see the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the...
Birding the Cleveland Way – Cold Kirby to Kepwick
Sun 25th Feb, 2024
Our fingers were crossed for good weather on this section of the walk, we couldn’t really visit the ‘best view in England’ unless it was clear.
Birding the Cleveland Way
Wed 31st Jan, 2024
We kicked off our journey on the 28th January at the official starting point in Helmsley at the National Park car park. In typical eastern Yorkshire style, the forecast said overcast all day but...