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Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – High Fields Summit (73.6 m) loop from Thornton-le-Clay

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Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – High Fields Summit (73.6 m) loop from Thornton-le-Clay

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Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – High Fields Summit (73.6 m) loop from Thornton-le-Clay

02:42

10.4km

70m

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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5.73 km

View of Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

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This castle - well, its ruins - dates back to the 12th century when it was built by Bertram de Bulmer as a motte and bailey castle. It had a …

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6.14 km

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

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Large ruin of a quadrangle castle that you can actually hire for outdoor events. It's a very cool ruin, and makes for a great picnic stop along your way.

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6.69 km

Sheriff Hutton Church and Tomb of Edward, Prince of Wales

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Rich association with Richard III and his young son's tomb.

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6.82 km

Sheriff Hutton Ringwork

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8.98 km

High Fields Summit (73.6 m)

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High Fields 73.6m P24.1 (242ft)
(Hill ID: 508220) [JNSA 26642]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.

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8.98 km

Sheepclose Farm Trig Point

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TP5926 - Sheepclose Farm S2587

Trig Pillar

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9.13 km

Thornton-le-Clay Windmill

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A beautiful building just off the road here. An old windmill that underwent some renovation a few years back, and has been converted into accommodation. In a wonderful spot, you …

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.86 km

3.32 km

2.32 km

442 m

440 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

2.46 km

2.21 km

1.39 km

144 m

100 m

Elevation

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Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – High Fields Summit (73.6 m) loop from Thornton-le-Clay

View of Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Sheriff Hutton Church and Tomb of Edward, Prince of Wales

Sheriff Hutton Ringwork

High Fields Summit (73.6 m)

Sheepclose Farm Trig Point

Thornton-le-Clay Windmill

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