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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Highland Cows of Thixendale – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Leavening

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Highland Cows of Thixendale – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Leavening

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5.0

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Highland Cows of Thixendale – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Leavening

01:54

27.5km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

15.9 km

Red Kite Sighting

Highlight • Natural

2

19.7 km

Cross Keys Free House

Highlight • Pub

3

20.0 km

Thixendale Village and St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little village with a nice church to take a look around.

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4

21.5 km

Highland Cows of Thixendale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely highland cows with big hair and horns.

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5

22.7 km

Water Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Water Dale is a beautiful place to ride in either direction. Downhill towards Thixendale or up towards Leavening.

The road winds along right at the base of the deep sided …

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25.0 km

Aldro Plantation

Forest

7

25.6 km

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

An absolutely gorgeous view across the Vale of Pickering to the Howardian Hills and on to the North York Moors and on a good day even the Pennines.

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8

25.9 km

View of the Vale of York

Highlight • Other

9

26.6 km

Scenic Steep Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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B

27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

2.14 km

786 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

6.35 km

2.92 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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