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Overview

This walk starts from the Forestry England Car Park below the White Horse.  We will follow a walking trail from the CP to join a track that leads us past Hood Grange farm before crossing the A170 to reach Lake Gormire. Passing the lake we follow tracks past Tang Hall to reach Boltby.

From Boltby we cross fields to pick up a diagonal track that takes us through the forest to reach the Cleveland Way. Walking along the Cleveland Way we will have good views on a fair day and look down on Lake Gormire . We pass the visitor centre and walk along the side of the airfield before descending the steps back to the CP.

A pole would be useful as a stabiliser on some short descents especially if wet  and damp.

Distance is about 10.5 miles  and ascent about 1200 feet

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Assistance dogs only

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 51415 81197
Nearest postcode:
YO61 4AN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Forestry England large CP on Low Town Bank Road near the top. Approaching from Kilburn village go up the hill and car is near the top on the Left Hand Side by a bend, £2.50 all day . Pay by card.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking