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

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

Moderate

4.8

(71)

215

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

04:08

13.3km

470m

Hiking

Embark on the Wainstones, Cold Moor & Urra Moor loop for a moderate hike through the dramatic landscapes of the North York Moors National Park. This 8.2-mile (13.3 km) route, typically taking around 4 hours and 8 minutes to complete, features a significant 1531 feet (467 metres) of elevation gain.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

The Wainstones

Highlight • Climb

This distinctive and fierce-looking rocky outcrop is a popular spot for hikers.

The rocks are situated on a hill called 'Hasty Banks', and there are fantastic views across to Middlesbrough …

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3.80 km

Cold Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the Cleveland Hills, Cold Moor stands high above North Yorkshire and boasts incredible views of the surrounding landscape. As you walk across Cold Moor, keep a look out …

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10.1 km

Round Hill Summit (Highest Point of Urra Moor)

Highlight • Summit

Round Hill, at 1,490 feet (454m), marks the highest point in the North York Moors National Park. It is located on the summit of the atmospheric and beautiful Urra Moor. …

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11.3 km

Urra Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The vast expanse of Urra Moor is the highest moorland in the North York Moors National Park. As you hike through the rugged and windswept landscape, you will find it …

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

3.55 km

3.18 km

710 m

524 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.04 km

2.30 km

2.26 km

710 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Comments

June 17, 2023,NYM — Wainstones, Cold Moor & Urra Moor loop

Fantastic walk. Stiff climb up to Wainstones at the beginning along paved trail and great views to your right over the patchwork of farm fields below. Dry trails in June 2023 and they look like they should be quite dry even in winter. No trail visible after waypoint 3 across grass field, just keep to the left and exit the …