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Bransdale Loop, North York Moors

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Bransdale Loop, North York Moors

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  • Location: Bransdale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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    October 13, 2022

    Road cycling

    Bransdale is a hidden gem of the North York Moors. There is a single-lane road which loops around the dale from Helmsley, up to Cockayne and down to Kirbymoorside which is a fantastic 44km road ride. This is known as the Bransdale Loop or the Cockayne Loop.

    The land is mostly owned by the National Trust and there are no villages, only farm houses, so it feels very remote and quiet compared to other areas of the Moors. It really is worth visiting.

    October 2, 2024

    Road cycling

    One of the most iconic loops in the North York Moors - the Bransdale loop to Cockayne is a cycling paradise.
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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Elevation 330 m

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    Location: Bransdale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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