Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey landscape

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Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey

~3 days · 32.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance32.4 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain7,110 ft
Gain / mile219 ft
High point636 ft
Difficulty index24/100

What the Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey is known for

Sections 7–9 of Cleveland Way is an official 52.3 km point-to-point section from Sandsend to Filey.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 1,982 ft over 32.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.1 mi · 38%
  • Downhill 11.7 mi · 37%
  • Flat 7.7 mi · 24%

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 7–9: Sandsend to Filey?

24 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey scores 24/100, 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 7–9: Sandsend to Filey take?

Most backpackers hike the Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 32.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey?

The Cleveland Way — Sections 7–9: Sandsend to Filey climbs roughly 7,110 ft total — about 219 ft per mile, topping out near 636 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.

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