Airy Moorland Walks

The Captain Cook’s Adventure walk from Great Ayton combines the Monument with the iconic hill of Roseberry Topping. Start by heading to Captain Cook’s Monument and then head along the Cleveland way to Roseberry Topping. The Walk There are two memorable landmarks that dominate the countryside near Great Ayton. The iconic peak of Roseberry Topping is

Start the walk in the village before climbing steeply on to Glaisdale Rigg. From the Rigg and its excellent views the route arrives at the head of Glaisdale, the return along the valley floor. The Walk Glaisdale is for walkers! The village itself is built upon a steep slope above the River Esk. Stone built,

The moors over Carlton Bank offer some excellent walking with views towards the sea and Teesside! The old gliding club and a fine trig point break up this simple walk. The low level return is via Faceby. The Walk For me the Yorkshire Moors are all about the peace and solitude of the moorland walking.

This walk to the Wainstones is made much easier due to a starting point at the car park at Clay Bank. Climb the slopes on to Hasty Bank where a short moorland stroll brings you to the rock formation known as the Wainstones. The Walk I was intrigued by the Wainstones, unsure what they would be

Between Sutton Bank and Osmotherley there is a large area of grouse moorland. The excellent tracks and wide views in all directions make for an invigorating and interesting walk. The walk sticks mainly to the edges of the moor with contrasting views in to all the differing valleys which circuit the moor. The Walk There