Loop - Roseberry Topping & Captain Cook's Monument - 10.5mi/16.8km

Start Time: 9:45am
Miles/Kilometres: 10.5mi/16.8km (Approx)
Total ascent: 665m (Approx)
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated length of time: 5 hours (including a lunch break)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Public Transport: No - happy to give people a lift from Halifax, Brighouse, Mirfield or Leeds train stations.
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVEFSk4Z4aMW4P3u8 - should it be full there is another one up the road.
Payment: £1 for the walk - Use this link to pay - https://settleup.starlingbank.com/jamiepope1?amount=1.00- please put "Roseberry" as reference.

Itinerary

Meet near the toilets at the main car park. The walk starts by walking up the dirt road towards Roseberry Topping with it looming above us. Once we reach the woodland we bear right through the woods - at this time of the year the bluebells should be out in full bloom. We head through the woods and then come out where we can enjoy views across the meadows to Roseberry Topping.

We cut through to a country road and follow it through a small hamlet until it turns into a footpath. We follow the footpath up through the woodland - it is a short but steep ascent - until it comes out onto the moors and Captain Cook's monument - Captain Cook was the first European to map the east coast of Australia in 1770 and named it New South Wales. Just in time for undesirables to be sent there instead of America! We can also enjoy views across the vale to the northern hills of the North York Moors. Will aim here for lunch.

Once ready we cotinue through the forest until we come out onto a country road. We follow this road through the forest, farmland and then up onto the moors. We follow moorland dirt roads and footpaths over the moors, Codhill Heights until we come out on the hills above Guisborough. We follow the footpaths along the hillside with Roseberry Topping directly ahead.

The walk ends by taking the short but steep ascent to the top of Roseberry Topping, enjoying the panoramic views before a steep descent down to the woodland we started in. We then retrace our footsteps down the dirt road back to the car park. There is a pub nearby that does excellent food so we can go there for food & drink before heading home.

Disclaimers

The walk organisers do not have training or insurance. Therefore, anyone who joins the walk is accountable for their own safety and anyone they bring with them. By signing up you accept this.
Check the weather (on multiple websites) before leaving your residence. Bring clothing & footwear suitable for the forecast. We advise you to bring walking boots for any medium or harder walk. Trainers are only recommended for leisurely and easy walks. Bring a coat just in case (this is Britain after all...) and extra layers if it is going to be cold.
All proceeds go towards equipment for leading walks, group events & trips. A percentage will go to charities.
Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bring enough food & water to last the estimated time.
We recommend bringing some cash just in case. Especially if parking. Not everywhere is contactless yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the walks organiser.