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Kilburn High And Low

View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

Moderate

4.7

(23)

121

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View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

03:06

10.5km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: June 18, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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229 m

Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Historical Site

Kilburn White Horse is one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. The turf-cut figure, the most northerly of its kind in Britain, is 314 feet (96 m) long …

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2

1.10 km

Yorkshire Gliding Club

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Iconic landmark on the plateau above Roulston Scar near Sutton Bank. Founded in 1934, the Yorkshire Gliding Club boasts a fascinating history and once included Amy Johnson as a member. …

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3

2.21 km

On the 5th May 1943, Halifax JD105 was returning to the airfield from Germany and flying through fog. The plane clipped the edge of Hood Hill and crash landed, resulting …

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2.79 km

View from Sutton Bank

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It's widely regarded as one of the best viewpoints in England, offering a breathtaking panorama that stretches for miles.

On a clear day, you can see the stunning view of …

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3.53 km

A very curious and isolated boulder on the track down to Gormire Lake. Nearly, but not quite a perfect cube. It is around 8-10 feet on all sides.

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3.89 km

Gormire Lake

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This is a tranquil and majestic lake that is surrounded by lush woodland. As there are no rivers or streams flowing into the lake, it is thought to be fed …

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6.20 km

View of Gormire Lake from Whitestone Cliff

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

High on Whitestone Cliff, on part of the classic Cleveland Way trail, you are rewarded with spectacular views over Gormire Lake and miles beyond.

If you are exploring Garbutt Wood …

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6.91 km

Great views from from Cleveland Way just north of Sutton Bank visitor centre and just above Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve.

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

2.02 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

2.59 km

1.52 km

962 m

262 m

195 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Comments

September 9, 2023,Gormire Lake and White Horse
This is a circular tour to visit Gormire Lake and the White Horse. It should be said that the best view of the horse is not on this tour, but is from the road leading to Kilburn.
I parked in the small car-park at the bottom of Low Town Bank Road, having approached it on the minor road from Byland …
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