Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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422 m

Danby Bakery and Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

16.2 km

Sleddale Descent and View of Percy Cross Rigg

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beware of Kamikaze sheep.

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19.5 km

View of Cook's Monument from Percy Cross Rigg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Route runs from just east of Kildale up Yellow Brick Road segment (mtb only) and then up and down to unsuitables segment.

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29.4 km

Downe Arms, Castleton

Highlight • Pub

Locally farmed produce, very reasonably priced Sunday Roast served with Yorkshire Puddings. Plus they sell Black Sheep Ale. It just doesn't get any better! Very pretty village.

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32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

8.21 km

8.03 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

11.8 km

6.94 km

4.84 km

4.47 km

3.67 km

491 m

Elevation

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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