Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.00 km

Roseberry Topping Entrance

Highlight • Trail

Nice and easy to park, albeit pricey but a nice easy stroll until the gate then you can go one of many ways until the top

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3.32 km

Cliff Ridge Wood

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Cliff Ridge Wood is an area of ancient woodland with oak and ash trees that are several hundred years old. Running through it are the remains of a railway line, …

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6.88 km

Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

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At the 1,063-foot (324 m) peak of Easby Moor, you find a monument to legendary seafarer Captain James Cook. As you hike in this area, imagine a young Cook walking …

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7.86 km

Gribdale Gate is a small, free, 24‑hour Forestry England car park on Dikes Lane near Great Ayton, offering around 40 spaces and direct access to Roseberry Topping, Captain Cook’s Monument, and Coate Moor

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8.39 km

High Intake Plantation

Forest

8.86 km

View of Roseberry Topping from Ayton Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views of Roseberry Topping from here and of the massive expanse of space and countryside - the best of Yorkshire!

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10.0 km

Little Roseberry

Highlight • Summit

10.4 km

View of Roseberry Topping

Highlight • Climb

Fantastic hike for all, you can take several different routes to the top meaning it’s suitable for all fitness levels. This can be a little slippy when wet and cold …

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10.9 km

Roseberry Topping Summit

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Roseberry Topping erupts proudly from the level landscape of the North York Moors; its dramatic shape inspiring many photographers and painters. It’s a relatively challenging, but manageable, hike to the …

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.42 km

1.68 km

720 m

597 m

156 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

3.17 km

2.85 km

2.62 km

367 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 18 April

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14 %

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Roseberry Topping Entrance

Cliff Ridge Wood

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Gribdale Gate Car Park

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Little Roseberry

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Roseberry Topping Summit

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