Gallow Hill Descent – View from Sutton Bank Junction loop from Hood Grange

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Gallow Hill Descent – View from Sutton Bank Junction loop from Hood Grange

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Gallow Hill Descent – View from Sutton Bank Junction loop from Hood Grange

02:18

25.3km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 594 m for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

26 m

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Highlight • Cafe

A North York Moors National Park visitor centre, cafe and information centre. Start your walk here and pick up one of the local walking trails maps or use the facilities …

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1.69 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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4.09 km

Sutton Bank Mountain Bike Trails

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A mix of gentle trail centre and bridleways track makes for a bit of a different riding experience out across parts of the Cleveland way. About halfway round is an …

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5.66 km

Town's Pasture Wood

Forest

9.03 km

Cleveland Way Bridleway – Osmotherley to Sutton Bank

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The Cleveland Way is a long distance hiking trail stretching from Helmsley and ending in Filey, circling the North York Moors National Park (komoot.com/collection/888432/hike-empty-hills-majestic-moors-and-golden-coast-cleveland-way).

In some sections you can ride …

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14.0 km

Sunken Track in North York Moors

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This point seems to be elevated more so on this trail. You go througha gate into a field and the track becomes partly submerged. You have to be careful as …

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14.0 km

Gallow Hill Descent

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Brilliant descent across open moorland, especially fantastic in August when the purple heather is in bloom.

After passing through the top gate and turning left, a short pedal leads you to the descent proper; rutted, rough and ruddy wonderful!

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18.0 km

Paradise Wood

Forest

21.0 km

View of North York Moors from the Cleveland Way

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This is a great access point to jump onto the Cleveland Way from Cleveland Road. There is a car park a few hundred metres away to ditch the vehicle. This …

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21.0 km

View from Sutton Bank Junction

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This is the point where you can turn right for the longer Fort route (blue) and Paradise trail (red), or turn sharp left to head back to the visitor centre …

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25.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

10.2 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.99 km

9.08 km

3.38 km

2.70 km

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

14°C

8°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 17, 2022,Paradise Trail Sutton Bank.

PARADISE TRAIL - RED CYCLE ROUTE

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Can take anywhere between 3-5 hours. Starting from High Paradise Tea Room the red route is for those who would like to take a bit more of a challenge on, the most technical route but equally as spectacular. The Paradise trail takes in rocky, swooping singletrack, various natural but …

February 1, 2024,Paradise Trail - Sutton Bank MTB Trails

A multi-surface route for the more adventurous! With technical descents, more singletrack and plenty of climbing, you’re in for an exhilarating ride! You might want to carry snacks as, although there’s the High Paradise Farm tearoom, it’s only a third of the way in and the tougher part of the route comes afterwards.