Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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Osmotherley Village Green and Medieval Cross

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Osmotherley is a small village with a café, pub & toilets. The Cross on the green is medieval and has been used as a meeting and preaching place for many …

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13 m

Osmotherley South End Climb

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A short 0.25 Mile long climb out of Osmotherley Village Towards Quarry Lane/Cod Beck area. The climb itself has a average gradient of 7% peaking at around 16%

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880 m

Steep Climb at Campsite Entrance

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Change gears as leaving the campsite is a steep job

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1.79 km

Cod Beck Reservoir is named after the Cod Beck, the river that runs into it. There is a walk of around 1.5 miles round the edge through the SSSI (Site of Specific Scientific Interest) moorland and woodlands that surround it.

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5.88 km

Square Corner Car Park, Thimbleby Moor

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Square Corner might just be a car park, but this is a car park to end all car parks! On Thimbleby Moor, with views of the Black Hambleton hill to …

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6.36 km

Thimbleby Singletrack Trail

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Lovely bit of singletrack

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11.0 km

Muddy Forest Path in North York Moors National Park

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If it has rained recently it turns into a bit of a bog up here. Even if it hasn't rained recently there are a couple of streams crossing the path. Good fun though!

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

5.55 km

659 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.35 km

5.49 km

584 m

383 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 22 April

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Osmotherley Village Green and Medieval Cross

Osmotherley South End Climb

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