View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

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View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

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4.6

(22)

139

hikers

View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

01:48

5.82km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

View of Gormire Lake from Sutton Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

High on Whitestone Cliff, on part of the classic Cleveland Way trail, you are rewarded with spectacular views over Gormire Lake and miles beyond. If you are exploring Garbutt Wood …

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1.20 km

View of Gormire Lake from Whitestone Cliff

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High on Whitestone Cliff, on part of the classic Cleveland Way trail, you are rewarded with spectacular views over Gormire Lake and miles beyond.

If you are exploring Garbutt Wood …

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1.91 km

View of Hood Hill from the Cleveland Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from from Cleveland Way just north of Sutton Bank visitor centre and just above Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve.

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2.40 km

View from Sutton Bank

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It's widely regarded as one of the best viewpoints in England, offering a breathtaking panorama that stretches for miles.

On a clear day, you can see the stunning view of …

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2.52 km

View Over the Vale of York

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First drive up Sutton Bank, then you deserve the view!

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2.72 km

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

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This is the North York Moors National Park visitor centre, café and information centre. An excellent place to stop for food and drink. A series of footpaths from here, minutes …

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3.98 km

Cube-like Boulder near Gormire Lake

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A very curious and isolated boulder on the track down to Gormire Lake. Nearly, but not quite a perfect cube. It is around 8-10 feet on all sides.

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4.34 km

Gormire Lake

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This is a tranquil and majestic lake that is surrounded by lush woodland. As there are no rivers or streams flowing into the lake, it is thought to be fed …

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5.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.86 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.85 km

1.18 km

677 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2023,Sutton Bank & Lake Gormire

When a walk includes “The Finest View in England” you know it’s going to be a good one!

This 3.5 mile walk from @northyorkmoors Sutton Bank National Park centre may be relatively short but packs plenty in! With sweeping views across towards the Dales, the walk heads down through @yorkshirewildlifetrust_ Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve to the shores of the unspoilt …