Crosscliffe, Staindale lake and the Bridestones

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Overview

A varied walk through forestry and moorland via Staindale Lake and the Bridestones

Sunday, 1 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Forest tracks and some footpaths, so not too much mud. Super views. The walk will be at a leisurely pace with a coffee stop and a lunch stop.

Sorry, no dogs please.

Park at one of the Crosscliffe Viewpoint parking spots then meet at the viewpoint to start the walk at 10am

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 89569 91489
Nearest postcode:: YO13 0LN
what3words:: certainty.irritable.ensemble

Start time:: 10:00 am

Parking spaces are signed on the left just before you reach the viewpoint. Park there and walk to the view point

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