Carlton Bank Summit Trig Point – View of the Wainstones loop from Swainby

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Carlton Bank Summit Trig Point – View of the Wainstones loop from Swainby

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Carlton Bank Summit Trig Point – View of the Wainstones loop from Swainby

07:00

22.9km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.01 km

Huthwaite Plantation

Forest

4.43 km

View of Whorl Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Whorl Hill along the Cleveland Way from between Knolls End and Gold Hill.

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4.94 km

Live Moor

Archaeological Site

7.07 km

Carlton Bank Summit Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carlton Bank is a beautifully-bleak moorland summit which affords breathtaking views.

To the northeast, you can see the distinctively shaped Roseberry Topping. To the east and south, the stunning undulations …

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8.23 km

Cringle End Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A category 4 climb that leads to the Carlton Bank DH Track, It has a average gradient of 14% which peaks at 29%. The climb is incredible technical and im unsure if its even possible without hike-a-biking.

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9.01 km

Alec Falconer Memorial and View of the Cleveland Plain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Situated in front of the stone seat at Cringle End, the plate is dedicated to Alec Falconer, a founder member of the Middlesbrough Rambling Club and campaigner (1884-1968). According to …

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10.8 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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17.9 km

Live Moor Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Live Moor, above the village of Swainby, is spectacular, particularly in the right light. You will find remains here of a promontory fort and ancient field systems.

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20.2 km

Wooden Bridge Over Piper Beck

Highlight • River

There are actually 2 wooden bridges in quick succession. Heading from west to east, the first bridge overlooks a rough track across which flows Piper Beck, and that was still …

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22.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

5.18 km

5.10 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

6.28 km

4.98 km

1.00 km

955 m

563 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2024,Coast to Coast - Day 13: Ingleby Cross (Osmotherly) to Clay Bank Top

Day 13 of the Coast to Coast Walk.
The elevation profile was mean, no summit ridge, just up and down 😅
The Wainstones were impressive, as was the whole tour. Fantastic views, it was great fun!

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