Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank
~3 days · 33.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank is known for
Sections 1–3 of Cleveland Way is an official 52.5 km point-to-point section from Helmsley to Clay Bank.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 636 ft to 4,423 ft over 33.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 19.2 mi · 57%
- Downhill 8.9 mi · 27%
- Flat 5.4 mi · 16%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank scores 19/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank take?
Most backpackers hike the Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 33.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank?
The Cleveland Way — Sections 1–3: Helmsley to Clay Bank climbs roughly 5,344 ft total — about 158 ft per mile, topping out near 1,430 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.