Midweek Walk: The Walk of many Stiles (Beckwithshaw Circular): 4 miles.

This is a relatively easy walk starting from the car park next to the church in Beckwithshaw (look out for a right turn opposite the Smiths Arms). We make our way through field paths, back lanes and tracks, passing some impressive houses, to the hamlet of Beckwith before we pick up a section of the Harrogate Ringway then swing back round to return to the village. In the past some sections of this walk have had long grass which can be wet in the morning or after rain, and nettles which are currently very tall, so please dress appropriately, and there will probably be livestock (both horses and cattle) in the fields. But above all, there are lots of stiles (25 on one count, although I think a few may have been replaced by gates!). Horticap, just round the corner has a delightful café for refreshments after the walk or if it is a warm day The Smith’s Arms opposite the church has cold drinks and outdoor seating.