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Hambleton
Great Ayton

View of Roseberry Topping – Gribdale Gate Car Park loop from Great Ayton

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Hambleton
Great Ayton

View of Roseberry Topping – Gribdale Gate Car Park loop from Great Ayton

Moderate

4.8

(4)

27

hikers

View of Roseberry Topping – Gribdale Gate Car Park loop from Great Ayton

02:35

8.54km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

59 m

Captain James Cook Statue

Highlight • Monument

2

255 m

Newton Road Gate Entrance

Highlight • Trail

From pub on green, pass Cooper's Chemist and post office. Turn left onto Newton Road. Gate in walk is approx 150 metres along.

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3

1.57 km

Cliff Ridge Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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4

3.28 km

View of Roseberry Topping

Highlight • Viewpoint

Captain Cook's Monument was erected in memory of the famous circumnavigator who lived in Great Ayton as a young boy. The site provides panoramic views of the Cleveland Hills, and …

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5

3.87 km

Roseberry Topping Summit Trail

Highlight • Summit

Steep climb but worth it for the views at the top

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6

4.29 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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7

5.28 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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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

3.62 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

2.28 km

1.40 km

673 m

597 m

538 m

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