Captain Cook's Monument was erected in memory of the famous circumnavigator who lived in Great Ayton as a young boy. The monument was built in 1827 by Robert Campion, a banker from Whitby. Captain Cook's Monument is situated on Easby …

Discover this 7.2 mile loop starting at Great Ayton, taking in Captain Cook's Monument then heading to the summit of Roseberry Topping for 360-degree views.

On a heather-clad moor overlooking the Yorkshire village of Great Ayton stands Captain Cook's Monument, a striking obelisk erected in 1827 in memory of the seafaring famous explorer, who was born six miles away in Marton but grew up in Great Ayton.

Captain Cook's Monument - a striking obelisk erected in 1827 in memory of Teessides famous explorer. He was born six miles away in Marton but grew up in Great Ayton - where I parked up earlier today. You can see this monument from many miles …

Feb 10, 2013 · Captain Cook's Adventure walk leaves Great Ayton to climb Captain Cook's monument. From here head north through the woods to splendid Roseberry Topping.

Perched atop Easby Moor in North Yorkshire, Captain Cook’s Monument pays homage to one of history’s most celebrated explorers, Captain James Cook. Erected in 1827, this towering obelisk stands at 60 feet tall, symbolizing Cook’s monumental contributions to maritime exploration and …

The monument was built in memory of Captain James Cook (1728-1779). Captain Cook was an explorer, navigator, cartographer and Captain of the Royal Navy. He was born and brought up in North Yorkshire. His birthplace was Marton, about 6 miles from the monument. James Cook lived at Great Ayton as a child, moving to Staithes as a grocer’s ...

Enjoy a walk from Great Ayton to this iconic landmark on Easby Moor. Captain Cook's Monument is an obelisk 60 ft (18 m) high in memory of the great British explorer. This walk starts in the village of Great Ayton and climbs to the monument through woodland and moorland.

He remains Teesside’s most famous son, and you can see Captain Cook's Monument – the 16 metre high obelisk erected in his honour on Easby Moor – from the summit of Roseberry Topping. Find out how to get to Roseberry Topping, where to park, the things to see and do and more.

From the starting point at the Gribdale Gate car park the walk soon reaches Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor. From this viewpoint the panorama includes the village of Marton, where Cook was born. The site of his birthplace is set …