Carpark outside the Forresters Arms is free with box for donations. The church nearby is worth a look. Pub has good lunches or there is The Coxwold Tearooms in Coxwold, 2 miles away.
Kilburn east circular
Varied walk to east of Kilburn starting at free carpark in front of the pub and church. The walk is varied with slight climbs and dips and open and forrested sections. There are spectacular views over the lower surrounding countryside.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.63 mi -
Average duration: 2h 25 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 295 ft -
Descent: - 295 ft -
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Highest point: 453 ft -
Lowest point: 262 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: North York Moors -
City:
Kilburn High and Low -
Start/End: N 54.209848° / W 1.214141° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 315 ft - Forresters Arms, Kilburn, North Yorkshire
- S/E : mi 4.63 - alt. 312 ft - Forresters Arms, Kilburn, North Yorkshire
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