We are delighted that the Long Distance Walkers Association have allowed this walk to be a qualifier for the 2028 High Peak 100.

Lots of people who have done the LWW with us a number of times requested that we list an alternative challenge walk in the area ….. so we have! This year it was the White Rose Walk, in 2027 its North Yorkshire Coast and Moor, 50 miles and approximately 6,000 feet of ascent.

The walk is an adaptation of The Whitby Abbey Lands Walk and is designed to encompass the areas that the Abbey owned and supported it.

We meet at Grouse Hill Caravan Park where we have arranged free parking there's also lots of great accommodation available with a pub within walking distance www.grousehill.co.uk meeting at 08:30 for registration we start walking at 09:00.

From Grouse Hill we make our way to Ravenscar where we join The Cleveland Way and following a stunning coastal path through Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby.

At Sandsend we cut inland through Mulgrave Woods and make our way to Grosmont then climb onto Sleights Moor and Breckon Howe.

Breckon Howe to Whinstone Ridge, York Cross and Lilla Cross.

Lilla Cross to Langdale Forest, through the forrest to Langdale End.

Langdale end to Hackness, Scalby and up to Harwood Dale Forrest.

Through the forrest we follow Jugger Howe Beck back to Grouse Hill.

This is an event for walkers, runners are welcome to join us but the checkpoint opening times will be set to a maximum speed of 4 miles per hour.

Highlights

Spectacular cliff-top walking between Ravenscar and Sandsend

Robin Hoods Bay and the historic harbour and Abbey of Whitby

Quiet public footpaths through the former Whitby Abbey Estate

Rolling farmland, wooded valleys and traditional Yorkshire villages

Expansive views across the North York Moors and the North Sea

A challenging and rewarding 52 mile circular route combining history, heritage and some of North Yorkshire's finest landscapes.

What to expect on the day.

Parking for all entrants at Grouse Hill where you'll register.

A minimum of checkpoints, we'll provide all the water you need on the day and some snacks at checkpoints. You will bring the bulk of your food and carry it with you.

For the people taking the guided option Len (who many of you know from the Lyke Wake Walk) will be your guide on the day. If you're self guided we'll give you a GPX file of the route, a route description and pin drops for all the check points.

We'll have a 'body bus' so if you need to retire do so at a check point and we'll return you to Grouse Hill.

We've set a time limit of 22 hours and the check points will close in line with this limit. If you 'time out' we'll return you to Grouse Hill.