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The Bridestones – Grain Slack Gorge loop from North Riding Forest Park

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The Bridestones – Grain Slack Gorge loop from North Riding Forest Park

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The Bridestones – Grain Slack Gorge loop from North Riding Forest Park

02:36

9.66km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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1.42 km

Crosscliff Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

There is a beautiful view to the north here. The wide track where the signposts are is part of the long-distance Tabular Hills Walk from just north of Scarborough to Helmsley.

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5.33 km

The Bridestones are unusually-shaped ancient sandstone rock formations which rise above majestic heather moorland. Designated as a nature reserve and in the care of the National Trust, you can expect …

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6.30 km

Toilet Block at North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Good place to stop for the toilet and a break

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6.56 km

Staindale Lake Dam

Highlight • Lake

On the western end of the lake, there is a dam (with good seating opportunities) with wonderful view of the lake. Worth stopping to marvel for a bit.

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6.96 km

Staindale Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is one beautiful lake, and easily accessible as a car park "sits on it" beside the blue surface of the lake's water (on a sunny day). Lots of wildlife around the lake to spot (and listen to!)

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7.44 km

Grain Slack Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A rather striking and very green gorge is to be found within North Riding Forest Park, Dalby Forest, on path Red 19. It winds down, like a serpent, with trees above you and lots of very green moss. Very beautiful.

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9.66 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.03 km

1.13 km

338 m

146 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.66 km

1.65 km

1.64 km

338 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 23 May

23°C

9°C

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The Bridestones – Grain Slack Gorge loop from North Riding Forest Park

Crosscliff Viewpoint

The Bridestones

Toilet Block at North York Moors National Park

Staindale Lake Dam

Staindale Lake

Grain Slack Gorge

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