Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb – Millennium Cross, Heygate Bank loop from Rosedale Abbey

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Rosedale West Side

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb – Millennium Cross, Heygate Bank loop from Rosedale Abbey

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Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb – Millennium Cross, Heygate Bank loop from Rosedale Abbey

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11.8km

260m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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164 m

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

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A famous road cycling climb that is often used in pro bike races. A tough climb that will really test you, but there's a brilliant view at the top which makes it worth it.

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764 m

Rosedale Abbey and Priory Ruins

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The pretty village of Rosedale Abbey has a rich history. It was the site of a Cistercian Priory during the Middle Ages and was a hub of industry during the …

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775 m

Abbey Tea Rooms

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Good place to stop for refreshments

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787 m

Rosedale Abbey: Village Green and Graze on the Green Café

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Rosedale Abbey is a must to stop at. It is a village right in the centre of North York Moors National Park: descent into it from just about any direction …

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874 m

Abbey Stores

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Great food, coffee, cake. Outdoor seating and a water tap in the garden for refilling bottles. Easy to keep bikes in view. Great refueling stop if you're passing through Rosedale.

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2.23 km

Rosedale Millennium Cross

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The Rosedale Millennium Cross was erected in the year 2,000 to mark the change of millennium. It stands with a great view over the village of Rosedale Abbey.

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2.28 km

Millennium Cross, Heygate Bank

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The Millennium Cross was erected by the residents of Rosedale Abbey to commemorate the year 2000. It adds to the tradition of crosses on the North York Moors

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2.32 km

Millennium Cross (Rosedale View)

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The vast majority of small sacred monuments encountered by hikers have a very long history, often dating back centuries. This is quite different with the object found here. Even though …

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