The Top 9 Peaks around Scarborough
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Scarborough is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Scarborough for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Scarborough for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Simon Howe Bronze Age Cairn
Highlight • Viewpoint
On the summit of Simon Howe you find a well-preserved Bronze Age round cairn, a stone row, and a standing stone. The spot also affords wonderful views over the wild expanse of Goathland Moor and beyond.
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Roger Trod Viewpoint
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Roger Trod is a peak and viewpoint on the Cleveland Way trail. It's about 328 feet (100 m) above the sea and there is a convenient bench.
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High Woof Howe (Derwent Head Rigg) Summit
Highlight • Summit
High Woof Howe (Derwent Head Rigg) 290m P16 (951ft)
(Hill ID: 512579) [JNSA s10481]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit
(Hill ID: 512579) [JNSA s10481]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit
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View of Scarborough from Oliver's Mount
Highlight • Climb
Oliver's Mount is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, with great views over the town. Oliver's Mount first held a motorcycle race in 1946 and continues to do so …
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Little Moor — 115.3 m (378 ft), prominence 16.3 m
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Little Moor 115.3m P16.3 (378ft)
(Hill ID: 512341) [JNSA s15455]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit.
(Hill ID: 512341) [JNSA s15455]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit.
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Troutsdale Brow Summit (222 m)
Highlight • Summit
Troutsdale Brow 222m P19 (728ft)
(Hill ID: 512582) [JNSA s11942]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit
(Hill ID: 512582) [JNSA s11942]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit
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Cross Hill (216.1 m / 709 ft)
Highlight • Summit
Cross Hill 216.1m P17.7 (709ft)
(Hill ID: 512340) [JNSA s12048]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit.
(Hill ID: 512340) [JNSA s12048]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit.
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Randy Rigg — 188.5 m elevation (618 ft), 16.4 m prominence
Highlight • Summit
Randy Rigg 188.5m P16.4 (618ft)
(Hill ID: 512343) [JNSA s12761]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit.
(Hill ID: 512343) [JNSA s12761]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit.
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View from Reasty Hill Top
Highlight • Viewpoint
There are great views at the top of Reasty Hill, whether you have climbed from the north west which is an 8.3% 1.2km climb or from the south east which is a much shallower way up.
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