Cropton circular

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Overview

Join us for a varied circular walk from Cropton. We descend to Cropton Bridge and Seven Bridges before climbing up onto the moors to High Askew. We complete the walk through Cropton Forest with a climb back up Fall Rigg to the cars.

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 377.3m / 1238ft
Type:: circular

Some road walking, moorland and forest paths. Expect ascents and descents throughout the walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 75868 89514
Nearest postcode:: YO18 8HL
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park in the layby on High Lane near Sycamore Farm

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