Sneaton High Moor and Stony Leas loop — North York Moors National Park

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Sneaton High Moor and Stony Leas loop — North York Moors National Park

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Sneaton High Moor and Stony Leas loop — North York Moors National Park

07:17

26.6km

420m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.65 km

York Cross (Sneaton High Moor)

Highlight • Viewpoint

York Cross on Sneaton High Moor (sometimes known as Jacks Cross) was on an old route between what is now A169 and Whitby. It is rather clear that it used to be taller and used to be an actual cross!

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8.13 km

Newton House Plantation Forest Path and Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Walking through Newton House Plantation is a serene experience. On a sunny day, it can be quite a magical experience. May Beck (in the northern section of this segment) is absolutely lovely, reminding of some of the quiet burns I have seen in the Scottish Highlands.

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10.6 km

Solitary Tree at Shooting House Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful spot here at Shooting House Rigg, where it's worth making a stop to admire the area. You've Fylingdales Moor stretching to the north and south, and the wooded Sneaton Moor is to the west. The sight of the solitary tree in the middle of the moorland here is quite striking.

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12.4 km

Robin Hood's Bay Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The name Robin Hood Bay's Road can be misleading - it's, in fact, a path.Fantastically open moorland spaces here, with the green plantations of Sneaton High Moor to the west. A classic North York moorland walk, this.

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15.1 km

Stony Leas Boundary Stone and Louven Howe Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rather unusually, there is a standing stone here, just a few steps from the Louven Howe trig point. Excellent, far-reaching views from here in every direction, and the Fylingdales MOD (Ministry of Defence) complex is visible in the distance.

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21.5 km

Brocka Beck Stepping Stones

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A picturesque spot where Brocka Beck meets Eller Beck. Useful stepping stones are here to cross to the other side. A great spot to stop on a longer walk.

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26.6 km

End point

Parking

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