View of the Wainstones – The Wainstones loop from Cringle Moor

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View of the Wainstones – The Wainstones loop from Cringle Moor

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hikers

View of the Wainstones – The Wainstones loop from Cringle Moor

02:14

6.52km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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446 m

View of the Wainstones

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crest Cold Moor from the west to get a great view of the Wainstones, and great views all around.

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743 m

View of the Wainstones

Highlight • Viewpoint

The initial ascent is challenging and could be difficult in wet weather. Well worth a trip up though!

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2.16 km

White Hill Summit, North York Moors

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sometimes known as Hasty Bank, which is the incline to the south of the ridge line, White Hill is 398m above sea level. Spectacular views to the north, with Raven's …

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3.30 km

View from Clay Bank

Highlight • Trail

there are two ways to get here - one way is up the main road with traffic, the other way we used today via Ingelby Greenhow is a little steeper …

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3.38 km

Picnic Table in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

5.19 km

The Wainstones

Highlight • Climb

This distinctive and fierce-looking rocky outcrop is a popular spot for hikers.

The rocks are situated on a hill called 'Hasty Banks', and there are fantastic views across to Middlesbrough …

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6.52 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.54 km

689 m

192 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

1.21 km

556 m

469 m

177 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

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Comments

March 4, 2024,Wainstones loop

Loop to the Wainstones from Clay Bank carpark.

Steep start as you walk up White Hill rewarded with amazing views, walk through moors to The Wainstones and loop back through forest tracks (this section was really really muddy)

Great for baby carrying or children who are confident walking.