The Wainstones – Cold Moor loop from Carlton in Cleveland

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The Wainstones – Cold Moor loop from Carlton in Cleveland

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189

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The Wainstones – Cold Moor loop from Carlton in Cleveland

06:36

21.0km

780m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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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3.22 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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4.06 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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4.93 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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10.7 km

Archaeological Site

15.5 km

View of the Heather Moors, North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy hiking on a great track with spectacular views all around. Check out the Three Howes burial mounds just to the north of this highlight.

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16.2 km

Cold Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the Cleveland Hills, Cold Moor stands high above North Yorkshire and boasts incredible views of the surrounding landscape. As you walk across Cold Moor, keep a look out for Three Howes, the graves of Bronze Age people from 3,000 years ago.

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19.5 km

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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21.0 km

End point

Parking

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