Cold Moor – The Wainstones loop from Bilsdale Midcable

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Cold Moor – The Wainstones loop from Bilsdale Midcable

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Cold Moor – The Wainstones loop from Bilsdale Midcable

03:23

11.4km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.22 km

View of the Heather Moors, North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy hiking on a great track with spectacular views all around. Check out the Three Howes burial mounds just to the north of this highlight.

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2.71 km

Three Howes Barrows

Highlight • Natural Monument

A scheduled monument first listed in 1968, the barrow to the east of the track is quite prominent, the other two are on the west side of the track.

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2.89 km

Cold Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the Cleveland Hills, Cold Moor stands high above North Yorkshire and boasts incredible views of the surrounding landscape. As you walk across Cold Moor, keep a look out …

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4.39 km

View of the Wainstones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crest Cold Moor from the west to get a great view of the Wainstones, and great views all around.

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4.69 km

Stone Path on Hilly Landscape

Highlight • Trail

4.88 km

View of the Wainstones

Highlight • Viewpoint

The initial ascent is challenging and could be difficult in wet weather. Well worth a trip up though!

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5.23 km

The Wainstones

Highlight • Climb

This distinctive and fierce-looking rocky outcrop is a popular spot for hikers.

The rocks are situated on a hill called 'Hasty Banks', and there are fantastic views across to Middlesbrough …

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6.10 km

White Hill Summit, North York Moors

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sometimes known as Hasty Bank, which is the incline to the south of the ridge line, White Hill is 398m above sea level. Spectacular views to the north, with Raven's …

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

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