Highcliff Nab and Guisborough Moor from Commondale
Introduction to Walk 2685
Nat Park - North York Moors
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Andy Chaplin
Length - 11.1 miles / 18 km
Ascent - 1090 feet / 330 metres
Grade - moderate
A North York Moors walk visiting Skelderskew, Guisborough and Commondale Moors. The route also includes Highcliff Nab to enjoy the great views north to the coast. The second half of the route includes great views south across Levendale and Sleddale. A GPX File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
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Recommended Reading
The North York Moors
This guidebook describes 50 circular day walking routes in the North York Moors. The moors offer no great height but cover seven regions; the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and Cleveland Coast. There is also a four-day route following the classic Lyke Wake Walk.
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