The Wainstones

Ok this is a pretty steep climb and it took about an hour to climb with a couple of stops for a few minutes. Someday much younger and fitter could probably do it a lot quicker! However, the views on thecway up and from the top were worth the effort. Not forgetting the interesting rock formation at the top.

This is a fabulous place, steep walk to the top but the paths are excellent. A little scrambled through the stones themselves but nothing dangerous and it's clearly marked out. Our little spaniel managed it too . Kept her on the lead through the heathers as there were lots of beautiful nesting red grouse. Car park at the start with plenty of room in the paying one and a few spaces opposite that are free if you are lucky.

Great walk out on the Cleveland way, hardly a soul around and great weather for October.

Wonderful views and well worth the steep climb. Walking shoes etc are strongly recommended because of the uneven yet well maintained path. Often very windy with little shelter and properly cold in winter.. Keep kids close because of cliff edge! Paths below the hilly bits (ie to the north) are sheltered by the trees and more gentle on the muscles but it can get VERY muddy - you have been warned!

Simply stunning, and easily accessible for younger walkers as well. We walked from Clay Bank - a steep uphill to start with but then a flatter walk along the top to reach the Wainstones, where you can stop and enjoy views across the Cleveland Plain on one side, and into Bilsdale and the moors on the other. My boys enjoyed climbing around, hide and seek on the rocks etc. and the rocks allow for a fun bit of scrambling around. We visited on a beautiful sunny day and had the place to ourselves!