North York Moors Impressive Wainstones Landmark

The Wainstones are a stunning landmark offering some fantastic views - the magnificent sandstone crags with a number of interesting Bronze Age carvings and are the largest in the North York Moors.

Climb Hasty Bank Hill and visit the fascinating Wainstones on a circular walk. The Wainstones are located near the village of Great Broughton and you can park at the Clay Bank car park.

Starting at Clay Bank car park and climb Hasty Bank using the Cleveland Way National Trail. From the summit there are wonderful views of the Tees Valley and the nearby Roseberry Topping and Urra Moor.

The route then descends on an adjacent footpath, passing Hasty Bank Farm before arriving back at the car park. This is a challenging walk but the footpaths are generally good and you are rewarded with truly wonderful views of the North York Moors for most of the way.

Map & Directions

More information & references

Wainstones Walk Route (gps-routes.co.uk)