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Whorlton Castle – Wooden Bridge Over Piper Beck loop from Whorlton

Moderate

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Whorlton Castle – Wooden Bridge Over Piper Beck loop from Whorlton

00:59

8.35km

210m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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1

1.28 km

Swainby Village Store

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee stop. Nice sandwiches and cake. Friendly staff.

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2

1.33 km

Holy Cross Church, Swainby

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful beck, gorgeous historic bridges, an impressive 19th century church (Holy Cross), ruins of a castle nearby (Whorlton Castle) and slightly ridiculously beautiful views almost right from High Street: …

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3

1.99 km

Whorlton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Whorlton Castle is a ruined 14th-century tower house on the site of a Norman motte and bailey fortification, built on a spur of the Cleveland Hills.

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4

5.23 km

View of Whorl Hill

Highlight • Other

6

6.92 km

There are actually 2 wooden bridges in quick succession. Heading from west to east, the first bridge overlooks a rough track across which flows Piper Beck, and that was still …

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7

7.39 km

Clain Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Spectacular light in the early morning sun, my photos taken at 5.30am (bonkers mad!) on a May morning. Easy paths and very peaceful.

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8

8.32 km

Clain Wood

Highlight • Forest

Clain Wood is an attractive woodland bursting with seasonal colours. In the springtime, you're afforded a seasonal display of blooming bluebells, and in the autumn, the most wonderful display of …

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8.35 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.33 km

2.40 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

1.73 km

1.40 km

1.35 km

1.05 km

357 m

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

60 %

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