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Captain Cook's Monument

No. 409 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 82 for history. History, 26.4 km from Helmsley.

Captain Cook's Monument
Photo: Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0

A monument to Captain Cook.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Website
nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/roseberry-topping/roseberry-topping-captain-cooks-monument-walkOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Kildale Camping & BarnStay, 25 km from HelmsleyCamping
Angrove Country ParkStay, 27 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkCamping
Wyke LodgesStay, 32 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkCamping
Raven Gill CampsiteStay, 21 km from Hutton-le-HoleCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Dudley Arms23 km from HelmsleyFood and pubs
Queens Head26 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club28 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Cross Keys32 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum27 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Laurence Jackson Sports Village28 km from Hutton-le-Hole, just outside the parkRainy day
Galley Hill leisure centre28 km from Hutton-le-Hole, just outside the parkRainy day
Stokesley Swimming Baths26 km from Helmsley, just outside the parkRainy day

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