Hood Hill Plantation – Kilburn White Horse loop from Hood Grange

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Hood Hill Plantation – Kilburn White Horse loop from Hood Grange

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4.8

(6)

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Hood Hill Plantation – Kilburn White Horse loop from Hood Grange

01:59

6.76km

180m

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 6, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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2.54 km

Hood Hill Plantation

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This sprawling mixed woodland covers the side of Hood Hill and reaches up to the Kilburn White Horse. There are seemingly endless trails through the woods and you can hike …

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3.74 km

Kilburn White Horse Car Park

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This is a lovely place to stop. There is typically the ice cream and tea/coffee van here, so you should be able to get a snack. There are a few …

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3.97 km

Kilburn White Horse

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Kilburn White Horse is one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. The turf-cut figure, the most northerly of its kind in Britain, is 314 feet (96 m) long …

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4.84 km

Yorkshire Gliding Club

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Iconic landmark on the plateau above Roulston Scar near Sutton Bank. Founded in 1934, the Yorkshire Gliding Club boasts a fascinating history and once included Amy Johnson as a member. …

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5.93 km

Halifax Bomber Memorial at Sutton Bank

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A moving memorial is to be found here to all the allied nations' aircrews who lost their lives during WW2, but also specifically to the crew of Halifax bomber JD105 …

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5.95 km

Halifax JD105 Memorial at Hood Hill

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On the 5th May 1943, Halifax JD105 was returning to the airfield from Germany and flying through fog. The plane clipped the edge of Hood Hill and crash landed, resulting …

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6.41 km

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

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This is the North York Moors National Park visitor centre, café and information centre. An excellent place to stop for food and drink. A series of footpaths from here, minutes …

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6.51 km

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

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A North York Moors National Park visitor centre, cafe and information centre. Start your walk here and pick up one of the local walking trails maps or use the facilities …

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