Stark Bank Road, between Jervaulx and Ellingstring, rises steeply to the south; when at the top end, look to the north for superb views of Wensleydale. Apparently, this might have been an ancient route from the coal mines at Colsterdale to Jervaulx Abbey.

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Stark Bank Climb – Stark Bank Road loop from East Witton

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Location: East Witton, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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St John's Church and Stark Bank Road loop from Jervaulx Abbey — Nidderdale

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