The Top 13 Peaks around Ryedale
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Ryedale is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 13
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 Ryedale 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 Ryedale for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Black Hambleton Summit Cairn
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Just off the track that leads south from Square Corner car park, up a very steep incline just to the west of Hambleton End, and continues on towards Arden Great …
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Urra Moor
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Highest moorland of the North York Moors, with "Round Hill" (454m) as the top.
The name is a mix of Old English and Old Norse and means something like "Dirty …
The name is a mix of Old English and Old Norse and means something like "Dirty …
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Carr Cote Ridge Summit and Barrows
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Carr Cote Ridge 308m P11.4 (1010ft) (Hill ID: 511650) [JNSA s9501]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit
Kent List summit
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit
North York Moors National Park Definitive List summit
Kent List summit
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View of the Northern Side of Hawnby Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
It's a steep descent (or climb!) on the northern end of Hawnby Hill, with fantastic views to the moors!
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Barnclose Farm Grassy Hill
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When ascending, make sure to watch out for any animal droppings as it may make your tire slip and make you fall into more of it, or it may just …
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Rievaulx Moor Trig Point
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The trig point on Rievaulx Moor (part of Helmsley Moor) stands at 328m and offers great views across the moorland and woods in all directions.
The ridgeline trail that skirts …
The ridgeline trail that skirts …
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Spires Bank Summit
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Top of the hill! Marked with a distinctive boulder where you can stop and take in the spectacular views of the surrounding North Yorkshire Moors
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High Woof Howe (Derwent Head Rigg) Summit
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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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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.
(Hill ID: 508220) [JNSA 26642]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.
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East Heslerton Wold
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East Heslerton Wold is on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds with the Vale of Pickering just to the north. The Yorkshire Wolds Way passes close by.
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