Gormire Lake
📍 Sutton-under-WhitestonecliffeNorth Yorkshire
The only natural lake in the North York Moors, tucked below Whitestone Cliff near Sutton Bank.
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What’s free
Free to walk to and around the lake on public paths
About
Gormire is a glacial lake at the foot of Whitestone Cliff, formed after the last Ice Age and surrounded by woodland. It is reached only on foot, usually as a loop from the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, with a steep woodland path down and back up. Look out for the views of it from the cliff top above, and local tales that it is bottomless.
Opening times
- Open access on foot at all times
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Pay and display parking at Sutton Bank National Park Centre
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