The Queen Catherine Hotel – Upper Oakdale Reservoir loop from Osmotherley

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The Queen Catherine Hotel – Upper Oakdale Reservoir loop from Osmotherley

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The Queen Catherine Hotel – Upper Oakdale Reservoir loop from Osmotherley

02:03

7.19km

160m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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63 m

The Queen Catherine Hotel

Highlight • Pub

One of three pubs in the village of Osmotherly.

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593 m

Burnthouse Wood

Forest

1.82 km

Hudy Gap Plantation

Forest

2.49 km

Upper Oakdale Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

This little and picturesque reservoir is no longer used by the water company Yorkshire Water for water supply; having reduced the amount of water in it, they nonetheless left it …

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3.25 km

Square Corner Car Park, Thimbleby Moor

Highlight • Parking

Square Corner might just be a car park, but this is a car park to end all car parks! On Thimbleby Moor, with views of the Black Hambleton hill to …

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7.19 km

Osmotherley Village Green and Medieval Cross

Highlight • Monument

Osmotherley is a small village with a café, pub & toilets. The Cross on the green is medieval and has been used as a meeting and preaching place for many …

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7.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.22 km

2.16 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.40 km

2.09 km

1.64 km

511 m

421 m

134 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

5°C

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

August 7, 2024,Oak Dale

A baby-carrying walk from Square Corner car park. The walk begins with a steepish descent down rock steps and then follows a woodland path before heading back uphill. The last stretch is along a quiet country road. Walking shoes or boots are essential and poles may be helpful. Nearest toilets and refreshments are at Osmotherly. Parking is free