Climbing a hill to enjoy incredible sweeping views is one of the most uplifting feelings, giving a real sense of perspective. This is a great place to spot a variety of landscapes, right on the Cleveland Way in the North York Moors National Park.
The sandstone crags known as the Wainstones are a strong draw. No matter what the weather throws at them, they stand proud and jumbled, attracting walkers and rock climbers. Walking this stretch of the Cleveland Way means a steady climb uphill, perhaps made easier by the comtemplation of the even greater effort it must have taken to lay the stone footpath and steps.
Scanning the horizon on a clear day you can pick out Roseberry Topping, Captain Cook’s Monument and Bilsdale.
On a darker day it's easy to see the more mournful side of the Wainstones. It's thought their name derives from the Saxon word ‘wanian’, meaning to grieve. Was this a special place where people came to mourn their loved ones?