Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Kilburn High And Low

Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Hood Grange

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Kilburn High And Low

Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Hood Grange

Hard

5.0

(3)

hikers

Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Hood Grange

05:23

18.9km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.94 km

Hood Hill Plantation

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sprawling mixed woodland covers the side of Hood Hill and reaches up to the Kilburn White Horse. There are seemingly endless trails through the woods and you can hike for hours here, enjoying the sights and sounds of the woodland.

Tip by

3.38 km

Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Historical Site

Kilburn White Horse is one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. The turf-cut figure, the most northerly of its kind in Britain, is 314 feet (96 m) long and 220 feet (67 m) high and dates from 1857.

When you are above the White Horse it is difficult to get a sense of its enormous scale so it is worth following the steps down to view it from below.

Tip by

4.25 km

Yorkshire Gliding Club

Highlight • Viewpoint

Iconic landmark on the plateau above Roulston Scar near Sutton Bank. Founded in 1934, the Yorkshire Gliding Club boasts a fascinating history and once included Amy Johnson as a member. Plenty of benches along the Cleveland Way where you can stop and watch when flying is taking place.

Tip by

5.36 km

Halifax JD105 Memorial at Hood Hill

Highlight • Monument

On the 5th May 1943, Halifax JD105 was returning to the airfield from Germany and flying through fog. The plane clipped the edge of Hood Hill and crash landed, resulting in the deaths of five out of the eight airmen on aboard. Here, you can find a memorial to the airmen.

Tip by

5.94 km

View from Sutton Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's widely regarded as one of the best viewpoints in England, offering a breathtaking panorama that stretches for miles.

On a clear day, you can see the stunning view of the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Dales. The view is particularly beautiful in the autumn, when the leaves turn golden, creating a stunning contrast with the rugged landscape.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat in the midst of nature, Sutton Bank's view is a must-visit destination in England.

Tip by

6.42 km

View of Hood Hill from the Cleveland Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views from from Cleveland Way just north of Sutton Bank visitor centre and just above Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve.

Tip by

6.64 km

View of Gormire Lake from Whitestone Cliff

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

High on Whitestone Cliff, on part of the classic Cleveland Way trail, you are rewarded with spectacular views over Gormire Lake and miles beyond.

If you are exploring Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve and the lake from below, it's worth a stroll to the cliff tops for the views. You won’t regret it.

Tip by

12.6 km

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Highlight • Cafe

A North York Moors National Park visitor centre, cafe and information centre. Start your walk here and pick up one of the local walking trails maps or use the facilities and plan your own adventure. Entry to the centre is free and anything you buy from the shop or cafe helps support the work the national park authority do.

Tip by

18.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.07 km

2.62 km

1.86 km

113 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

4.74 km

2.78 km

1.82 km

653 m

342 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Friday 15 May

14°C

1°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.7

178

Helmsley Castle & Rievaulx Abbey loop

04:43h

17.1km

280m

Moderate

4.7

256

Hood Hill & Gormire Lake loop from Sutton Bank

03:20h

11.5km

270m

Moderate

4.8

200

Wainstones, Cold Moor & Urra Moor loop — North York Moors National Park

04:08h

13.3km

470m

Easy

4.4

254

Riders Lane and River Derwent loop from Kirkham Priory

02:00h

7.49km

80m

Easy

4.7

334

Cringle Moor and Lord Stones loop

01:40h

5.46km

180m

Moderate

4.2

153

Kilburn White Horse & Sutton Bank loop from Kilburn

02:57h

10.2km

260m

Moderate

4.6

188

Ingleby Incline and Round Hill loop from Clay Bank — North York Moors National Park

03:34h

12.1km

330m

Moderate

4.8

121

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Park loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

02:26h

9.06km

110m

Moderate

4.8

114

Cleveland Way and Cod Beck Loop

02:02h

7.16km

150m

Easy

4.6

131

The River Ure & Aldborough loop from Boroughbridge

01:31h

5.89km

30m

Moderate

4.5

116

Byland Abbey and Mount Snever Observatory loop from Wass — North York Moors National Park

02:14h

7.76km

190m

Moderate

3.9

Church of St John and Four Faces Folly loop from Castle Howard

03:06h

11.8km

100m

Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Hood Grange

Hood Hill Plantation

Kilburn White Horse

Yorkshire Gliding Club

Halifax JD105 Memorial at Hood Hill

View from Sutton Bank

View of Hood Hill from the Cleveland Way

View of Gormire Lake from Whitestone Cliff

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️