View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

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View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

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View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

04:41

16.8km

310m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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3.27 km

Callaly Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Pause a moment from frantic pedalling to slow and appreciate the gorgeous woodlands around the splendour of the ‘Castle’.

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5.91 km

Thrunton Woods

Highlight • Forest

Need a decent pair or walking shoes or hiking boots

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6.99 km

View from Top Crag

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be very careful long drop at the end but the views are amazing

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7.17 km

Ian Green Memorial Bench Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Lovely seat to sit down and take in the view

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7.34 km

Steep Hill in Thrunton Woods

Highlight • Trail

This is a very steep hill with rocks and roots about. Take extra care when wet.

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9.44 km

Thrunton Whittingham Trail

Highlight • Parking

car park area, no charges required

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9.50 km

View of Thrunton Wood

Highlight • Viewpoint

great little spot for a photo and a break

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12.6 km

Storm-Damaged Area in Thrunton Woods

Highlight • Natural

Swathes of tree felling has happened in this area, this was due to storm Arwen in 2022. Large sections of Thrunton Woods have had to be felled for safety and …

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16.8 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

4.95 km

4.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

5.25 km

2.93 km

2.08 km

825 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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View from Top Crag – View of Thrunton Wood loop from Whittingham

Callaly Castle

Thrunton Woods

View from Top Crag

Ian Green Memorial Bench Viewpoint

Steep Hill in Thrunton Woods

Thrunton Whittingham Trail

View of Thrunton Wood

Storm-Damaged Area in Thrunton Woods

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