Yorkshire Wolds – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Birdsall

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Yorkshire Wolds – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Birdsall

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5.0

(3)

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Yorkshire Wolds – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Birdsall

01:42

24.6km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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5.11 km

Wharram Quarry

Nature Reserve

7.79 km

Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Fascinating diversion during a long trek. Plenty of information boards to read to learn about the site. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wharram-percy-deserted-medieval-village/history

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9.53 km

Fairy Dale Quarry and Dry Valley

Highlight • Natural

Fairy Dale is a great example of a dry valley in the Yorkshire Wolds. It really is beautiful.

There is a quarry here as well as a disused railway running …

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10.2 km

Pond

Highlight • Natural

13.3 km

Yorkshire Wolds

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Cracking area to ride in. Gentler hill than the peaks etc.

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19.3 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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20.3 km

Scenic Steep Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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21.9 km

View of the Vale of York

Highlight • Other

24.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Yorkshire Wolds – Scenic Steep Climb loop from Birdsall

Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village

Fairy Dale Quarry and Dry Valley

Pond

Yorkshire Wolds

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

Scenic Steep Climb

View of the Vale of York

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