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Kilburn White Horse

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Kilburn White Horse

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    November 26, 2018

    Hiking

    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 and 220 feet (67 m) high and dates from 1857.

    When you are above the White Horse it is difficult to get a sense of its enormous scale so it is worth following the steps down to view it from below.

    February 15, 2023

    Hiking

    The Kilburn White Horse is one of only four such hill figures in the UK and is an impressive sight to behold. Carved into the hillside in 1857, it has …

    August 10, 2024

    Hiking

    Large car park under the White Horse, £2.50 all day as at July 2024. Free parking in a smaller off-road car park on Osgodby Bank at the southern end of Hood Hill Plantation. Very steep steps up to the top, but there is a metal handrail that alternates from the left to right side of the steps. Fabulous views from the top, although as others mention, you can only really see and appreciate the horse from the bottom of the bank.

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    Hike the moderate 6.3-mile Kilburn White Horse & Sutton Bank loop in North York Moors, featuring panoramic views and the iconic White Horse.
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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 240 m

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    Location: Kilburn High And Low, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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