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Whorlton Castle – Swainby Village loop from Potto

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Hambleton

Whorlton

Whorlton Castle – Swainby Village loop from Potto

Easy

5.0

(3)

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Whorlton Castle – Swainby Village loop from Potto

01:48

6.35km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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21 m

Whorlton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Whorlton Castle is a ruined 14th-century tower house on the site of a Norman motte and bailey fortification, built on a spur of the Cleveland Hills.

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2.50 km

Whorl Hill Wood

Forest

6.11 km

Swainby Village Store

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee stop. Nice sandwiches and cake. Friendly staff.

Tip by

6.16 km

A beautiful beck, gorgeous historic bridges, an impressive 19th century church (Holy Cross), ruins of a castle nearby (Whorlton Castle) and slightly ridiculously beautiful views almost right from High Street: welcome to Swainby!

Stop, perhaps eat and drink, relax and enjoy!

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6.31 km

Swainby Village

Highlight • Rest Area

Picturesque village with easy roadside parking. Fast flowing beck through the centre of the village with 2 small road bridges and a few wooden pedestrian bridges over it. Benches along the beck to sit and contemplate. Easy access to the Cleveland Way to the south through Clain Wood.

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6.35 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.56 km

507 m

133 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

1.00 km

678 m

431 m

338 m

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

68 %

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Whorlton Castle – Swainby Village loop from Potto

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Whorlton Castle

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Swainby Village

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