Stone Path to Cook's Monument – Gribdale Gate Car Park loop from Great Ayton

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Stone Path to Cook's Monument – Gribdale Gate Car Park loop from Great Ayton

Easy

4.8

(13)

106

hikers

Stone Path to Cook's Monument – Gribdale Gate Car Park loop from Great Ayton

01:34

5.33km

160m

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 22, 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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873 m

Captain Cook's Monument

Highlight • Monument

great view over the moors

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1.03 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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4.57 km

Stone Path to Cook's Monument

Highlight • Trail

Technical climb over the stones to Cooks Monument.

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5.28 km

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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5.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.71 km

1.34 km

149 m

129 m

Surfaces

2.15 km

1.34 km

852 m

716 m

149 m

129 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

8°C

99 %

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Comments

June 13, 2024,Captain Cook's Monument

A baby-carrying loop going up to Captain Cook's Monument. The loop follows gravel paths, fire roads, woodland paths and a short section of stone steps but nothing too steep or technical. Free parking at Gribdale Gate. Toilets and baby change are alfresco. The nearest refreshments are at Great Ayton.