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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Ampleforth

Ampleforth Abbey and College – Ampleforth Abbey and College loop from Ampleforth

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Ampleforth

Ampleforth Abbey and College – Ampleforth Abbey and College loop from Ampleforth

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Ampleforth Abbey and College – Ampleforth Abbey and College loop from Ampleforth

01:44

27.3km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

North York Moors National Park

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2.60 km

Ampleforth Abbey and College

Highlight • Historical Site

You have to go into the college to get to the tea room, but it's clearly signposted. You just feel like you should be bringing Hermione with you to register …

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2.64 km

Ampleforth Abbey and College

Highlight • Historical Site

Ampleforth Abbey has been a working abbey for Benedictine monks since 1802. It's an imposing and imposing space. The Abbey Church can be visited, and there is also a tea …

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5.76 km

Ryedale Miniature Railway and Gilling Village Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

This is quite a gem. In this tiny village, there is a miniature railway where, on certain Sundays, you can ride on the little trains between Easter and autumn. Great …

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7.42 km

Scar Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Mowbray's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

The best place to stop to pick up a sandwich to take or to eat in. Delicious home cooked breads and cakes. Well worth the stop!

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14.1 km

Stone Bridge Over Marrs Beck, Brookside, Hovingham

Highlight • River

Brookside is a little street in Hovingham, although perhaps 'beckside' would be better since this is in Yorkshire. I absolutely love this spot! There's a lovely bridge over Marrs Beck …

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14.2 km

All Saints Church, Hovingham

Highlight • Historical Site

All Saints Church was rebuilt in 1860 by Marcus Worsley, except for the Anglo-Saxon tower, which was retained. It is believed that the tower dates back to just before 1066, …

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15.0 km

Pickering Bridge and View of Hovingham Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

You're just cycling past Hovingham Park, fantastic grounds just west of the village of Hovingham, part of the Hovingham Estate. It would be a very good place to make a …

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26.4 km

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

Highlight • Cafe

Bike stands out front

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27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

5.56 km

3.40 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

4.70 km

1.94 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

21°C

13°C

89 %

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Ampleforth Abbey and College – Ampleforth Abbey and College loop from Ampleforth

Ampleforth Abbey and College

Ampleforth Abbey and College

Ryedale Miniature Railway and Gilling Village Hall

Mowbray's Bakery

Stone Bridge Over Marrs Beck, Brookside, Hovingham

All Saints Church, Hovingham

Pickering Bridge and View of Hovingham Hall

The Hub Café, Ampleforth

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