Ancient Ash Tree – View of the Countryside loop from Gillamoor

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Ancient Ash Tree – View of the Countryside loop from Gillamoor

Moderate

4.3

(6)

hikers

Ancient Ash Tree – View of the Countryside loop from Gillamoor

02:34

9.38km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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130 m

View of Spaunton Moor from Gillamoor Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A slightly shockingly beautiful view from here - surprising (walking the streets of Gilamoor, this view comes pretty much out of nowhere!). There is a bench provided from which you can admire Douthwaite Dale and the moors beyond.

Tip by

2.71 km

Rumsdale Plantation

Forest

6.16 km

Ancient Ash Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.83 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.98 km

View of the North York Moors from the Green Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.38 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.52 km

1.29 km

1.06 km

837 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

2.29 km

1.51 km

384 m

261 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

August 13, 2022,Gillamoor to Kirbymoorside (another way)

This circular tour connects the village of Gillamoor with the town of Kirbmoorside. I started it in Gillamoor where there is on-street parking and a pub called the Royal Oak. (It is a variation on a tour I did here a couple of years ago.)
In Gillamoor the tour commences near the church and goes through the woods at Bluegate …