Trail Running Planet · North York Moors · Cleveland Hills
Osmotherley, Cleveland Way and Cod Beck Reservoir
A short loop with serious pedigree - this is where the legendary Lyke Wake Challenge begins - through a proper North York Moors village and around a genuinely peaceful reservoir.
Distance
8.7 km
Ascent
193 m
Descent
192 m
Max elevation
299 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 5m – 1h 30m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
waymarked
Parking
DL6 3AH
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
An 8.7km loop from Osmotherley taking in a stretch of the Cleveland Way and a circuit of Cod Beck Reservoir, with 193m of climbing on mostly good moorland path.
Hazards & notes
Very limited parking at the reservoir - a clearway operates on the approach road, so don't park on the verge if the car park is full. Otherwise a straightforward, well-used route with no significant hazards.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/north-york-moors/cleveland-hills/osmotherley-cleveland-way-cod-beck-reservoir
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