Natural monuments around Cotcliffe are situated within the North York Moors National Park, an area characterized by its diverse natural features and expansive views. The region offers a landscape of hills and woodlands, providing opportunities for outdoor exploration. Cotcliffe serves as a base for accessing these natural attractions, which include summits, viewpoints, and historical sites. The area's natural features contribute to its appeal for those seeking walking trails and routes in North Yorkshire.
Last updated: October 4, 2026
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You’ll have to jump over the wall and fence from the footpath to touch the trig pillar
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Would of been some view but fog was in today
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Faber's Stone Cut Mark: Leystone Ridge, Faber's Stone Cut Mark: on Standing Stone. Shown on 1857, 1895, 1914 & 1952 maps as BS. Shown on 1895 map as BM 1055.0 ft, and on 1914 and 1952 maps as BM 1054.9 ft. (321.5m).
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Miley Pike Hill 316.5m P6.5 Unclassified This Bronze Age round barrow is located on the culmination of a gentle hill in the western part of the North York Moors National Park. The mound is 1.5m high and has 23m in diameter. In its centre there are remains of a shooting hut.
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Great views east over Near Moor and Pamperdale Moor, all the way to Whorlton Moor on the horizon.
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From the top of Beacon Hill you can see the dramatic northern escarpment of the moors, stretching away to Roseberry Topping. Fantastic views, and there is quite an easy track directly down Scarth Wood Moor to Sheep Wash car park.
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Here is the official starting point of the Lyke Wake Walk, a 40-mile trek through the moors that must be completed within 24 hours... although these days the start is near the car park at the eastern tip of Cold Beck Reservoir. The first time the challenge was organized was on October 1, 1955. The participants encouraged each other with the "Lyke Wake Dirge", a dirge sung at funerals by "vulgar people in Yorkshire" in the 17th century. That song states that after death everyone must cross a vast and difficult heath. Those who have done good deeds in their lives will receive help and cross the heath safely. Whoever acted "evilly" will have his soul sunk into hellfire... or Rosedale bog ("swamp").
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The natural monuments around Cotcliffe are situated within the North York Moors National Park, offering a diverse landscape of hills, woodlands, and expansive views. You'll find prominent summits like Black Hambleton Summit Trig Point and various viewpoints providing far-reaching panoramas.
For stunning vistas, visit View from Beacon Hill Summit, which offers views over Arncliffe Wood, Scarth Wood Moor, and the northern escarpment towards Roseberry Topping. Another excellent spot is View from Sneck Yate Bank, providing extensive panoramas across the Hambleton Hills.
Yes, the area features historical sites that are also natural monuments. You can visit Faber's Stone, a cut mark on a standing stone with historical mapping references. Additionally, explore the Miley Pike Hill Bronze Age Barrow, a significant Bronze Age round barrow located within the North York Moors National Park.
Yes, several natural monuments are suitable for families. The View from Beacon Hill Summit and View from Sneck Yate Bank are both considered family-friendly, offering accessible views and pleasant surroundings for all ages.
The area around Cotcliffe offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can find numerous routes for mountain biking, road cycling, and hiking. For specific trails, explore the MTB Trails around Cotcliffe, Road Cycling Routes around Cotcliffe, and Easy hikes around Cotcliffe guides.
Absolutely. The natural monuments are often integrated into walking routes. For easy hikes, consider trails like the 'Mount Grace Priory and Lady Chapel loop' or the 'Osmotherley South End Climb – Cod Beck Reservoir loop'. More options can be found in the Easy hikes around Cotcliffe guide.
Visitors frequently praise the fantastic, far-reaching views from spots like Beacon Hill Summit, which offers panoramas over Arncliffe Wood and Scarth Wood Moor. The sense of being in the North York Moors National Park, with its diverse natural features and opportunities for exploration, is also highly valued.
Yes, Black Hambleton Summit Trig Point is located directly on the Cleveland Way national trail, offering a chance to experience a section of this renowned long-distance path while enjoying the summit views.
From Black Hambleton Summit Trig Point, you'll get great views of the Hambleton Hills. On clear days, it's even possible to see the summit of Great Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales, approximately 35 miles away.
While many areas offer a mix of open moorland and scattered trees, View from Sneck Yate Bank is categorized as a forest highlight, suggesting a more wooded environment around this viewpoint, offering a different natural experience.
Many of the natural monuments are accessible via various trails. For instance, there's an easy track directly down Scarth Wood Moor from Beacon Hill Summit to Sheep Wash car park. For more easy walking options, consult the Easy hikes around Cotcliffe guide.


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