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Roseberry Topping – Captain Cook's Monument Loop from Great Ayton

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Roseberry Topping – Captain Cook's Monument Loop from Great Ayton

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May 14, 2022

Roseberry Topping – Captain Cook's Monument Loop from Great Ayton

Moderate

03:51

12.9km

3.4km/h

390m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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1.12 km

Newton Wood

Highlight • Natural

This is a wonderful old woodland to stroll through at any time of year. However, if you are lucky enough to be sauntering through here during bluebell season (April-May), then …

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2.05 km

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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2.51 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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4.08 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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5.01 km

Gribdale Gate Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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5.99 km

Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

Highlight • Historical Site

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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12.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

3.03 km

849 m

757 m

735 m

447 m

Surfaces

5.37 km

2.43 km

2.07 km

2.01 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

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Roseberry Topping – Captain Cook's Monument Loop from Great Ayton

Newton Wood

Roseberry Topping Summit

View of Roseberry Topping

View of Roseberry Topping from Ayton Bank

Gribdale Gate Car Park

Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

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