Planning a Visit
Free Entry
There is no charge for enjoying the delights of Hackfall.
Access and Footwear
There is no disabled access to Hackfall, the terrain makes it impossible to provide access for wheel chairs and unless you are reasonably fit you will find the walk back up the slope challenging.
If you want to explore Hackfall at a reasonably leisurely pace then allow at least 2 hours.
The Hackfall Trust has done much to improve the footpaths but despite their best efforts there are a few areas that seem to be perpetually muddy. The recommended footwear is good hiking boots and in particularly wet conditions wellies are an alternative. The high path in Common Wood at the Mickley end of Hackfall is at the top of a very steep slope in places and particular care should be taken here.
Visitor Leaflet
Download a visitor leaflet here: Hackfall Visitor Leaflet 5mb pdf file.
Free Car Parking
The best place to park is in the new car park at the Masham end of Hackfall. The car park is free and sometimes busy, particularly at weekends. Do not park on the roadside adjacent to the car park. This is a very dangerous bend and the road is often busy with large vehicles.
Car Park Location
OS X (Eastings) 423059 OS Y (Northings) 477514 Nearest Post Code HG4 3DE
54.192877, -1.648086
When the car park is full
Alternative parking is available in Masham. For a longer ramble try the 7-8 mile Masham to Hackfall walk. Here’s a link to the Hackfall Route map, copies also available locally at the Masham Community Office
You are welcome to enjoy Hackfall and visit via alternative routes, but please stay safe by keeping a social distance of at least two metres and ensure dogs are under close control at all times.
Zoomable Map
You can access an Ordnance Survey map by going here Hackfall Map click where it says “Road” in the top right corner and select Ordnance Survey.
Toilets
There are no toilets on site. The nearest public toilets are in Masham (about 2 miles) behind the Bruce Arms and Old Police Station. Location – nearest postcode HG4 4DY, Co-ordinates 54.22256, -1.655965
There is also a toilet at Grewelthorpe Village Hall (the old Methodist Chapel) which is open when the cafe is open, see below.
Hackfall Cafe – The Grewelthorpe Village Hall community cafe is run by volunteers and offers home baked food, tea and proper coffee for your enjoyment. Great place to enjoy a cuppa after a walk in Hackfall Woods. Opening Hours – Please visit the Hackfall Cafe web page for details. If using a satnav the postcode is HG4 3BS
Accommodation
You can stay at “The Ruin” and enjoy the vistas of Hackfall from your doorstep. Landmark Trust
Or stay within a mile at Quarry House Shepherds Retreat
http://www.qhshepherdsretreat.co.uk/
There’s a glamping site in Kirkby Malzeard.
https://www.ivybankcampsite.co.uk/
If you are an accommodation owner in Masham, Grewelthorpe or Kirkby Malzeard and would like to be listed here free of charge please