Alan Clegg Memorial Cairn – Skinner Howe Cross Road loop from Castleton Moor

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Alan Clegg Memorial Cairn – Skinner Howe Cross Road loop from Castleton Moor

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Alan Clegg Memorial Cairn – Skinner Howe Cross Road loop from Castleton Moor

01:54

15.6km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.11 km

Alan Clegg Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Alan Clegg was a journalist with the Coventry Evening Telegraph, where he organised a walking club for colleagues, known as the Clegghoppers. He apparently enjoyed walks in the Dales and …

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6.23 km

Great Hograh Beck Stone Bridge and Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

A quaint stone bridge and a bench to rest on in this tranquil place surrounded by moorland. Perfection!

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6.25 km

Skinner Howe Cross Road

Highlight • Trail

Far reaching views at the start, followed by really cool technical track down to the drovers bridge. Lots of ancient history and nature to see in this area.

Just watch …

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11.0 km

Hob Hole Ford and Bridge

Highlight • River

Lovely spot for a break before the steep climb out.

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11.5 km

Esk Valley Walk – Westerdale Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Cracking stretch of the Esk Valley Walk just north of Westerdale, complete with purple heather in the summer, deciduous trees aplenty, coniferous woods (not plantations), fantastic views across Westerdale and a wooden footbridge over the River Esk.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

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