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Cleveland Way

109-mile horseshoe trail around the North York Moors and its sea cliffs.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

The Cleveland Way is the National Trail (1969) running 109 miles around the North York Moors National Park — half across moorland from Helmsley to Saltburn, then along the dramatic North Sea cliffs to Filey.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Cleveland Way is a National Trail in the historic area of Cleveland in North Yorkshire, Northern England. It runs 110 miles (177 km) between Helmsley and the Brigg at Filey, through the west, north and east of the North York Moors National Park.

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Background

History

Development of the Cleveland Way began in the 1930s when the Teesside Ramblers' Association pressed for the creation of a long-distance path in the north-east of Yorkshire linking the Hambleton Drove Road, the Cleveland escarpment and footpaths on the Yorkshire coast. Subsequently, in 1953, a formal proposal to create the route was submitted to the North Riding of Yorkshire Council by the National Parks Commission. The trail was officially opened in 1969. It was the second official National Trail to be opened.

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Coordinates
54.4000, -1.0000
Address
North Yorkshire, England
Established
1969

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cleveland Way?
Cleveland Way is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.4000°, -1.0000°.
When was Cleveland Way built?
Cleveland Way dates to 1969 — the Modern period.