Cawthorn Roman Camps – Cawthorn Camps Car Park loop from Newton

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Cawthorn Roman Camps – Cawthorn Camps Car Park loop from Newton

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Cawthorn Roman Camps – Cawthorn Camps Car Park loop from Newton

02:53

10.5km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: August 27, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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3.84 km

Cawthorn Roman Camps

Highlight • Natural Monument

This area used to be a Roman camp. The site includes a well-preserved earthwork and a section of medieval trackway called Porter Gate thrown in for good measure. There is …

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4.55 km

Cawthorn Camps Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Only about 10-12 parking spaces in this free and unpaved car park - advisable to get here early. But it is a great place from which to access Cropton Forest …

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4.68 km

Cawthorn Roman Camps

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you follow the signpost on Bradley Road here, to the north, within 5 minutes, you will reach Cawthorn Roman Camps. The site includes a well-preserved earthwork and a section …

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10.2 km

Singletrack Through Fallen Trees

Highlight • Forest

Many trees were blown over at this section, the single track had fallen tree debrit on the ground. Be careful you do not catch the rear derailleur on the snapped branches lying on the ground

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