Adventure On Foot

Section 4 of 9, Cleveland Way

UK 002.04

Clay Bank to Kildale

9.4 miles (15.1 km).

Open the start in OS Maps.

Up and down

About 270 m of climbing and 380 m of descent; highest point 449 m.

StartHighest point 449 mFinish, 9 miles

Getting there

The section starts at Clay Bank.

Car parks
Car park, 80 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 130 m from the start. DirectionsClay Bank Car Park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions

Directions to the start

Getting back

The section finishes at Kildale. Stations and bus stops near the finish:

Station
Kildale, 320 m from the finish. Directions

What to expect

Underfoot: gravel and tracks 49%, paved or flagged 31%, earth, rock and mud 20%.

About 24% on roads with traffic.

On the way: 7 gates, 2 stream crossings.

Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 116 m in a kilometre, 150 m in.

From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.