Bleaky Hill and Gormire Hill loop — North York Moors National Park

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Bleaky Hill and Gormire Hill loop — North York Moors National Park

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Bleaky Hill and Gormire Hill loop — North York Moors National Park

03:47

39.3km

880m

Mountain biking

Get ready for a moderate mountain biking adventure on the Bleaky Hill and Gormire Hill loop, covering 24.4 miles (39.3 km) with a significant 2880 feet (878 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which typically takes 3 hours and 47 minutes, offers spectacular views, especially from Whitestone Cliff, where you…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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4.58 km

View of Gormire Lake from Sutton Bank

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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 …

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6.37 km

View from Sutton Bank Junction

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This is the point where you can turn right for the longer Fort route (blue) and Paradise trail (red), or turn sharp left to head back to the visitor centre …

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10.1 km

High Paradise Farm Tearoom

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High Paradise Farm is a traditional 16th century hill farm that’s diversified. They have a great little tearoom as well as camping, self-catering accommodation, and an event or wedding venue. …

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20.4 km

Steep Descent in North York Moors National Park

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Starts with a steep chute down for about 20m but then a sharp right with little to nothing from stopping you going straight on down into the ferns. Trail then …

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22.9 km

Gallow Hill Descent

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Brilliant descent across open moorland, especially fantastic in August when the purple heather is in bloom.

After passing through the top gate and turning left, a short pedal leads you to the descent proper; rutted, rough and ruddy wonderful!

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28.6 km