Circular from Great Ayton via Battersby and the Cleveland Way

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Overview

This walk takes us across field paths to Easby and Battersby Junction then up to the Cleveland Way via Coleson Banks. We head down to Kildale, through Mill Bank Wood and below Captain Cook's Monument to Slacks Quarry and back into Great Ayton where we will have a well earned cup of tea!

A steep climb up Coleson Banks.

Thursday, 28 August 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:: 420.9m / 1381ft
Type:: circular

Booking essential at https://northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-programme.html

No dogs

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 56069 10763
Nearest postcode:: TS9 6NF
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Meet in Waterfall Park opposite Suggets Ice Cream shop. On road parking or small car park nearby. Public toilets available opposite the park.

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