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Fairy Staircase – Duncombe Park Mansion loop from Helmsley

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Helmsley

Fairy Staircase – Duncombe Park Mansion loop from Helmsley

Easy

4.8

(36)

159

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Fairy Staircase – Duncombe Park Mansion loop from Helmsley

01:56

7.19km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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717 m

Helmsley Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

The Market is held in the central ancient Market Square every Friday and is alleged to date back to the 13th century.

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833 m

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, a magnificent medieval fortress that offers a glimpse into the town's past, wander through the vibrant Helmsley Walled Garden, or take a leisurely stroll through the bustling streets.

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2.58 km

Blackdale Howl Wood

Forest

2.91 km

Fairy Staircase

Highlight • Structure

Great place for photos. Can be hard going on the knees for more mature walkers so hiking sticks may be useful. Can be very icy during colder months. Well worth a visit.

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3.30 km

View of the North York Moors

Highlight • Forest

4.93 km

Duncombe Park Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Duncombe Park is a 300-acre (120-hectare) country estate and one of Yorkshire’s finest historic homes. It is the current home of the Duncombe family, or Baron Feversham. The estate sits in a beautiful setting above the meandering River Rye and is noted for its woodland walks and wildlife. It has been designated a National Nature Reserve due to the rare insects and fungi that thrive in the ancient woodlands. The trails in the park itself are open to the public seven days a week, and tickets can be bought from the Birds of Prey Centre for a nominal fee of £1 at the time of writing. The house itself, however, is closed to the public but does host public events such as weddings.

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6.08 km

Duncombe Park Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

6.52 km

All Saints' Church, Helmsley

Highlight • Religious Site

There has been a church in Helmsley since before the Norman conquest and the churchyard was used as a market place in Anglo-Saxon times. A church was recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086.
There was much rebuilding in the 19th century between 1866 and 1869 funded by the Earl of Feversham. Many changes were made in the rebuilding, and Norman and later features were lost, including the font, which was replaced in 1868; the original medieval font is now in the church at Pockley.

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7.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

2.43 km

1.43 km

307 m

212 m

179 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

2.21 km

2.04 km

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Fairy Staircase – Duncombe Park Mansion loop from Helmsley

Helmsley Market Cross

Helmsley — Market Town

Fairy Staircase

View of the North York Moors

Duncombe Park Mansion

Duncombe Park Gatehouse

All Saints' Church, Helmsley

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