8.7 miles

Outdoor Leisure Map OL26, - North York Moors (Western Area)

Choose a day when the visibility is good and the sun is out, and this will be a totally rewarding walk.
The walk is described in two parts, stopping at the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre for a picnic lunch (or using the cafe) before continuing. However, either of the two described sections can be used if a shorter walk is required.
Navigation is very straightforward, and there are no gradients od any particular difficulty.
The only point to watch out for is that the National Parks Authority have laid out cycle trails alongside footpaths. The cycle trails look to be very inviting to use, as they have a good surface. But beware, - the cyclists travel fast and have the right of way.

For a Memory Map overlay of the walk described, please select the above link.
(Overlay made with Version 5 of Memory Map)

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Start from the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre (SE51644 83122).
Cross over the road that runs Northwards beside the Visitor Centre and take the footpath through the Hambleton Plantation towards Hambleton House.
At Hambleton House continue along the bridleway to Dialstone Farm.
At Hambleton House the bridleway crosses a horse racetrack and care may be needed.
From Dialstone Farm, follow the Cleveland Road Northwards until you are opposite the road to Old Byland (Wethercote Lane).
Here a track heads West to Boltby Scar.
From Boltby Scar take the clear and easily followed track (the Cleveland Way) back to the Visitor Centre.

For the second part of the walk, cross the A170 road to continue along the Cleveland Way to Roulston Scar and the White Horse.
Continue on this track until it emerges at Low Town Bank Road. Follow the road Northwards past the Gliding Club until it emerges again at the A170.
Cross the A170 and take the Forestry track Northwards until you meet the footpath that takes you back to the Visitor Centre.