Oulston Reservoir and High Leys loop from Newburgh Fish Pond — Howardian Hills

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Newburgh

Oulston Reservoir and High Leys loop from Newburgh Fish Pond — Howardian Hills

Moderate

4.3

(3)

hikers

Oulston Reservoir and High Leys loop from Newburgh Fish Pond — Howardian Hills

04:19

15.9km

230m

Hiking

Embark on the Oulston Reservoir and High Leys loop for a moderate hiking experience through North Yorkshire's picturesque countryside. This 9.9-mile (15.9 km) route, which typically takes around 4 hours and 18 minutes, guides you through rolling hills and extensive woodlands. You will gain about 748 feet (228 metres) in…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Howardian Hills AONB

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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186 m

Newburgh Fish Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely little lake here, with benches to sit on and enjoy it, right next to where Colley Broach Road and Oulston Roads meet. You've got Newburgh Priory right next …

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7.08 km

View of Oulston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The actual access to the reservoir is prohibited (a locked gate), so this is the closest and best you can get to. It's lovely place to stay at - very …

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13.5 km

View of the Kilburn White Horse from High Leys

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fantastic views here from next to the High Leys farm. Beautiful green fields and scattered woodlands below, and the Kilburn White Horse on the slopes on the horizon where the North York Moors National Park begins.

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14.8 km

Coxwold Signal Box

Highlight • Historical Site

This preserved signal box still stands after the now disused railway line here between Helmsley and Pilmoor Junction closed in 1964. It's a lovely building, kept very pretty, and it's possible to peer inside through the windows.

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15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

7.40 km

915 m

140 m

Surfaces

5.58 km