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View of Roseberry Topping – View of Roseberry Topping loop from Great Ayton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

View of Roseberry Topping – View of Roseberry Topping loop from Great Ayton

Moderate

4.7

(27)

244

hikers

View of Roseberry Topping – View of Roseberry Topping loop from Great Ayton

02:24

7.71km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

47 m

Gribdale Gate Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Gribdale Gate is a small, free, 24‑hour Forestry England car park on Dikes Lane near Great Ayton, offering around 40 spaces and direct access to Roseberry Topping, Captain Cook’s Monument, and Coate Moor

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2

873 m

Captain Cook's Monument

Highlight • Monument

great view over the moors

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3

1.03 km

Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

Highlight • Historical Site

At the 1,063-foot (324 m) peak of Easby Moor, you find a monument to legendary seafarer Captain James Cook. As you hike in this area, imagine a young Cook walking …

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4

1.46 km

Roseberry Topping Summit Trail

Highlight • Summit

Steep climb but worth it for the views at the top

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5

2.04 km

View of Roseberry Topping

Highlight • Viewpoint

Captain Cook's Monument was erected in memory of the famous circumnavigator who lived in Great Ayton as a young boy. The site provides panoramic views of the Cleveland Hills, and …

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6

5.15 km

View of Roseberry Topping

Highlight • Climb

Fantastic hike for all, you can take several different routes to the top meaning it’s suitable for all fitness levels. This can be a little slippy when wet and cold …

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7

5.54 km

Little Roseberry

Highlight • Summit

8

6.70 km

View of Roseberry Topping from Ayton Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views of Roseberry Topping from here and of the massive expanse of space and countryside - the best of Yorkshire!

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7.17 km

High Intake Plantation

Forest

B

7.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.03 km

1.09 km

424 m

182 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.35 km

1.34 km

733 m

366 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

49 %

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