- On trail 15.1 mi 24.2 km
- Walking time 7–8 h
- Ascent 690 m 2,250 ft
- Descent 810 m 2,650 ft
- Difficulty Moderate
Captain Cook's Monument, Roseberry Topping, and the first sight of the sea.
Section 5: Kildale to Saltburn-by-the-Sea map
Cross-check: National Trails route description . Opened 29 October 2026. The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends. The route page's miles stay in the answers below.
The walk
The last day on the moors has two summits. Captain Cook's Monument stands on Easby Moor, and Roseberry Topping, nicknamed Yorkshire's Matterhorn, rises on a steep spur with a wide view from the top. Guisborough Woods follow, the longest forestry on the Way, sheltered but full of junctions. At the end, farmland leads down to the sea at Saltburn.
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Start of section
Kildale
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Captain Cook's Monument
On Easby Moor above Great Ayton, where Cook went to school. The Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum in the village is worth the detour.
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Spur
Roseberry Topping
Nicknamed Yorkshire's Matterhorn, 320 m (1,050 ft). A steep climb off the main line, about 1.2 miles (2 km) each way, with a wide view from the top.
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Guisborough Woods
The longest forestry on the Way, sheltered and easy on the feet. Highcliff Nab, at its edge, looks over Guisborough and the plain.
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End of section
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Section 5: Kildale to Saltburn-by-the-Sea overview
The ground
- Moor
- Forest
- Fields
- Steep spur
The longest inland section, and the most varied: moor, a steep summit, forest, then fields. Gentler than the high moors before it, with more shelter and more villages. The cliffs after Saltburn are steeper.
Stops
Refreshments
- Great Ayton (off the path)
- Guisborough (off the path)
- Fox and Hounds at Slapewath
- Saltburn
Toilets
- The route page does not name a public toilet on this section
Before you go
Opposite direction
Saltburn-by-the-Sea to Kildale
Starting from the sea, this is the day you leave it. Farmland climbs from Saltburn past Skelton into the shelter of Guisborough Woods. Roseberry Topping and the monument are the last high points before Kildale.
End of section
Kildale
Kildale to Saltburn-by-the-Sea FAQ
How long is Kildale to Saltburn?
The route page lists 14.75 miles (24 km). The distance at the top of this page is measured between these ends. The spur to Roseberry Topping adds about 2.5 miles (4 km) there and back.
Where do walkers stop on this section?
Our 9-day sleeps at Newton under Roseberry, below Roseberry Topping. The 11-day adds Guisborough, and the 6-day stops at Slapewath. The 5-day walks it all and on to Staithes.
Can I download a GPX for Kildale to Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
Yes. Use the GPX button at the top of this page. It is this section's line, for Garmin, Komoot, or your phone. Open the planner if you want a file built around your overnight stops.
Walk this as a day
Split between Days 4 and 5 of the 9-day, with the night in Newton under Roseberry. Open the planner on that preset, then export a full-trip or per-day GPX.
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