Urra Moor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Urra Moor |
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Round Hill, the summit of Urra Moor
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 454 m (1,490 ft) |
| Prominence | 409 m (1,342 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | North York Moors, England |
| OS grid | NZ594015 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 93 |
Urra Moor is a special place in the North York Moors area of North Yorkshire, England. It's the highest point in the entire North York Moors National Park, standing tall at 454 meters (about 1,490 feet) above the sea. The very top of Urra Moor is called Round Hill.
The name "Urra Moor" comes from old words. It's a mix of Old English and Old Norse words that mean "The Dirty Hill." This name refers to the whole moorland area.
Exploring Urra Moor
Urra Moor is the highest moorland in the North York Moors. It's also the highest point in the Hambleton District. This makes it a very important hill in England. It is the fourteenth most prominent hill in the country.
The Summit: Round Hill
The highest point of Urra Moor is known as Round Hill. At the very top, you'll find a special marker called a trig point. This is a concrete pillar used by mapmakers.
A path runs about 100 meters (about 109 yards) south of the trig point. This path is part of two famous long-distance walks: the Lyke Wake Walk and the Cleveland Way. Many people use this path to climb to the top of Urra Moor.
It's about 3 kilometers (about 1.86 miles) from the car park at Clay Bank to the summit using this path. The climb goes up nearly 200 meters (about 656 feet).
Ancient Secrets of the Moor
Urra Moor is famous for its very old remains from prehistoric times. You can find several ancient burial mounds called barrows here. There are also many rocks with carvings on them. Some of these are "cup and ring" carvings, which are mysterious patterns of circles and hollows.
Perhaps the most amazing ancient relic is the Face Stone. This is a carved stone about 1 meter (about 3.3 feet) tall. Someone long ago carved the shape of a face into it. It's a fascinating piece of history to discover on the moor.
