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Gallow Hill Descent – Crossroads on Hawnby Trail loop from Kepwick

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Gallow Hill Descent – Crossroads on Hawnby Trail loop from Kepwick

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5.0

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Gallow Hill Descent – Crossroads on Hawnby Trail loop from Kepwick

02:03

6.84km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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1

253 m

Grassy Path in North York Moors National Park

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Not completely downhill the whole way but loads of fun sections to keep you on your toes. Watch out down rhododendron fully near the end.......lots of sticks on the ground makes for an interesting descent when wet!

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3.01 km

Sunken Track in North York Moors

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This point seems to be elevated more so on this trail. You go througha gate into a field and the track becomes partly submerged. You have to be careful as …

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3.03 km

Gallow Hill Descent

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Brilliant descent across open moorland, especially fantastic in August when the purple heather is in bloom.

After passing through the top gate and turning left, a short pedal leads you to the descent proper; rutted, rough and ruddy wonderful!

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4

3.03 km

Heather-Covered Moorland View, North York Moors

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5

4.01 km

Crossroads on Hawnby Trail

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Nice trail with a good surface and great views across the moors towards Hawnby

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5.17 km

Waind's Intake Plantation

Forest

7

6.81 km

Kepwick Chapel

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B

6.84 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

2.67 km

750 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

2.67 km

507 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

70 %

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