View of the Wainstones – The Wainstones loop from Carlton in Cleveland

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View of the Wainstones – The Wainstones loop from Carlton in Cleveland

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View of the Wainstones – The Wainstones loop from Carlton in Cleveland

03:43

11.9km

420m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

634 m

Cringle End Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A category 4 climb that leads to the Carlton Bank DH Track, It has a average gradient of 14% which peaks at 29%. The climb is incredible technical and im unsure if its even possible without hike-a-biking.

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1.41 km

Alec Falconer Memorial and View of the Cleveland Plain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Situated in front of the stone seat at Cringle End, the plate is dedicated to Alec Falconer, a founder member of the Middlesbrough Rambling Club and campaigner (1884-1968). According to the plate, it is possible to see as far as Cross Fell and the Penshaw Monument. The view of the Cleveland plain from here is spectacular.

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3.23 km

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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3.53 km

Stone Path on Hilly Landscape

Highlight • Trail

3.72 km

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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4.07 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 and the Tees from here.

On the lower ground surrounding the Wainstones, there's a small collection of rocks with prehistoric carvings on them. Due to the area’s exposed location and consequent erosion, the carvings can be difficult to see, however.

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4.94 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 Scar immediately below. You can also see across Clay Bank to Carr Ridge in the east.

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5.77 km

Clay Bank Top

Mountain Pass

11.9 km

End point

Parking

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