View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

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View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

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View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Hood Grange

03:53

13.2km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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3.51 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 …

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4.24 km

Hood Grange Wood

Forest

5.65 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 …

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6.23 km

View from Sutton Bank

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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 …

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6.71 km

View of Hood Hill from the Cleveland Way

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

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6.93 km

View of Gormire Lake from Whitestone Cliff

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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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7.51 km

View of Gormire Lake from Sutton Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.72 km

Gormire Lake and Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This peaceful woodland nature reserve is complete with a fresh lake and dramatic cliffs rising from the treetops. From 1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level on the cliff top, …

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9.09 km

Gormire Lake

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This is a tranquil and majestic lake that is surrounded by lush woodland. As there are no rivers or streams flowing into the lake, it is thought to be fed …

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10.6 km

Cleaves Wood

Forest

13.2 km

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