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Thirkleby High And Low With Osgodby

View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Thirkleby High And Low With Osgodby

View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

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View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

03:53

13.2km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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3.51 km

Hood Hill Plantation

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This sprawling mixed woodland covers the side of Hood Hill and reaches up to the Kilburn White Horse. There are seemingly endless trails through the woods and you can hike …

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4.24 km

Hood Grange Wood

Forest

5.65 km

Halifax JD105 Memorial at Hood Hill

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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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6.23 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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6.71 km

View of Hood Hill from the Cleveland Way

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

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6.93 km

View of Gormire Lake from Whitestone Cliff

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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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7.51 km

View of Gormire Lake from Sutton Bank

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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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8.72 km

Gormire Lake and Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve

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This peaceful woodland nature reserve is complete with a fresh lake and dramatic cliffs rising from the treetops. From 1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level on the cliff top, …

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9.09 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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10.6 km

Cleaves Wood

Forest

13.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

1.68 km

1.41 km

1.26 km

869 m

410 m

237 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

2.75 km

2.01 km

1.28 km

1.13 km

689 m

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Thursday 13 August

28°C

16°C

22 %

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Hood Hill Plantation

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View from Sutton Bank

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