Wellbeing Walk - Roseberry Topping and Captain Cook's Monument Circular

Category 1/2 Walk – Easy/Moderate. A selection of trail and moorland that involves some ascent and descent and is steep in parts. Total distance is 13.2km (8.2miles). Total elevation gain is 554m.

Set off is 10am.

Overview:

Starting and finishing at the Newton under Roseberry car park, this walk in a popular, moderate hike in the North York Moors National Park. 

The walk takes us from the car park up Roseberry Lane, heading south to reach the summit of Roseberry Topping. We then continue through a forest, heading south-west to reach Captain Cook's Monument. 

The walk will then head east then north as we start the circular descent back to the car park. 

This walk is strenuous in parts, with steep steps near the summit and some minor rock scrambling. 

Care is needed after rain as the paths can become muddy and slippery. 

Toilets are available at the car park, and there are coffee shops and pubs closeby to grab some food and drink before heading home. 

Kit needed:

• Decent walking boots/shoes with firm soles and good grip

• Comfortable walking trousers/shorts/leggings

• Base layer

• Jumper/fleece

• Coat

• Waterproof coat

• Waterproof trousers (if you have them)

• Hat

• Gloves

• Backpack to include:

  • Water (1l-1.5l)

  • Snacks/lunch

  • Any medication

  • Handwarmers (if needed)

  • Change of clothing

  • Change of footwear

Cost of Event:

The wellbeing walk is offered as a free event, as the ability to pay should not be a barrier to access nature in support of your health and wellbeing.

However, if you feel you are able to make a contribution to cover the costs of these walks, we would be very grateful for the offer of a donation - either in cash on the day or via bank transfer.

This will help not only cover the costs for the day but also scale up the number of walks we are able to offer.

For those able to pay, a donation of between £5-£10 per person would be great.

This can be paid in cash on the day, or via online transfer. Bank details for online transfer are:

Conscience Coaching and Consulting CIC

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