Carlton Bank

Carlton Bank is a hill in the Cleveland Hills, in north-east England. It is within Carlton Moor in the North York Moors and overlooks the villages of Carlton-in-Cleveland and Faceby.^[2] The summit provides extensive views of Teesside including Middlesbrough and Redcar to the north as well as the surrounding moorland. Roseberry Topping can also be clearly seen from the summit in a north-easterly direction.^[3] The bank was host to an alum works in the 18th century.^[4]

Carlton Bank
Carlton Bank as seen from the north
Highest point
Elevation	408 m (1,339 ft)
Listing	(none)
Coordinates	54°24′57.84″N 1°12′4.53″W
Geography
Location	North York Moors, England
Parent range	Cleveland Hills
OS grid	NZ519026[1]
Topo map	OS Explorer OL26

The Cleveland Way National Trail crosses Carlton Bank and is part of Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.^[5]

A gliding club aerodrome was once situated approximately 500 metres (1,640 ft) south of the summit.^[6]

The rock band Mott the Hoople were photographed in the woods for the cover of their third album Wildlife in January 1971.

Gallery

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  Carlton Bank from near Great Busby
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  Summit of Carlton Bank
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  Carlton Bank from south-west
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  Carlton Bank's north-west face
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  Roseberry Topping from Carlton Bank
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  Teesside from Carlton Bank
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  Faceby and Carlton-in-Cleveland from Carlton Bank

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