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8.8 miles
Outdoor Leisure Map OL26, - North York Moors (Western Area)
Choose a day when the visibility is good and the sun is
out, and this will be a totally rewarding walk.
The walk is described in two parts, stopping at the Sutton Bank Visitor
Centre for a picnic lunch (or using the cafe) before continuing. However,
either of the two described sections can be used if a shorter walk is
required.
Navigation is very straightforward, and there are no gradients od any
particular difficulty.
The only point to watch out for is that the National Parks Authority
have laid out cycle trails alongside footpaths. The cycle trails look
to be very inviting to use, as they have a good surface. But beware,
- the cyclists travel fast and have the right of way.
A map of
the route followed has been plotted on the Ordnance Survey mapping website,
By selecting the ink below you will be taken to this map, - complete with
distances and heights marked on the route.
OS
Link
The route shown is on a standard map. To view the route
on an Ordnance Survey map, select the icon in the lower right of the screen.
If the route is displayed on a 1:50 OS map, zoom in to see the details
on a 1:25 OS map.
There is also the option to view the route in a satellite image.
Start from the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre (SE51644 83122).
For the first"loop" take the footpath from the Visitor Centre
Eastwards through the Hambleton Plantation until you come to a track that
runs approximately North-South.
Follow the track to the main A170 road. Cross the road (CARE : traffic)
and follow the minor road all the way to the Gliding Club.
Continue past the Gliding Club until you see a clearly marked track on
your right that takes you along the edge of Sutton Bank, overlooking the
White Horse of Kilburn at one point.
Continue on this track back to the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre.
The second "loop" that was walked today started from the Visitor
Centre and followed the signs for "The Finest View in England".
This latter is a viewpoint overlooking Gormire Lake and the Vale of York
From the viewpoint take the footpath Northwards (the cycle trail runs
parallel to some of this footpath).
Follow the footpath for about 2 miles until you come to a finger post
indicating a footpath to the Hambleton Road. This finger post is near
a rather distinctive tree,
Cross over to the Hambleton Road, then head South along the road (CARE
: traffic) to return to the Visitor Centre.
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