Our latest third edition is based on a complete re-walk in spring 2026 with many route updates. It has new mapping at 1:40,000 and 110 colour photos, many of them fresh.

After reaching the coast at Saltburn, it heads south along the dramatic sea cliffs, with their tales of shipwrecks and smugglers, to end at Filey.

The route features ancient burial mounds, ruined castles, abbeys and Roman remains, with more recent traces of industrial history. Vast areas of heather moorland are host to a wide range of wildlife. The Cleveland Way is easily accessible by public transport and is divided into easy stages by villages of character with friendly pubs and accommodation. Above all, the walker is welcomed with warm Yorkshire hospitality.

This Rucksack Readers guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your Cleveland Way walk:

This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy the Cleveland Way:

• detailed description of the route walked clockwise from Helmsley to Filey via Saltburn
• background on heritage, geology and scenery
• wildlife information supported by superb photographs
• map of the entire route on 20 pages (1:40,000)
• information about public transport and travel
• lavishly illustrated, with 120 colour photographs
• rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper.