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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ayton Castle Ruins – Highwood Brow Viewpoint loop from West Ayton

Mountain biking trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ayton Castle Ruins – Highwood Brow Viewpoint loop from West Ayton

Moderate

4

riders

Ayton Castle Ruins – Highwood Brow Viewpoint loop from West Ayton

01:45

21.0km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 622 m for 124 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

685 m

Ayton Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are all that remains of a once fortified house called Pele Tower, built in 1410 by a landowner who had married into de Aton (as in 'Ayton') family.

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2

7.84 km

Highwood Brow Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Highwood Brow is at 682 feet (208 m) and enjoys impressive views over Langdale Valley towards Fylingdales Moor. However, the area has become more forested over time, so you might …

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3

7.86 km

Highwood Brow Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Highwood Brow stands at an elevation of 208m (682ft) and affords views straight up the Langdale Valley toward Fylingdales Moor and Langdale Rigg.

Over time the area has become more …

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4

11.2 km

Trail Junction in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Trail

This section sees many trails join together, you can ride in many different directions. The actual trails are double track gravel, decent surfaces, typical blue type trails

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12.1 km

Three Tremblers

Archaeological Site

13.2 km

Wykeham Forest

Forest

7

15.2 km

Woodland Trail in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Forest

There are good double tracks in many locations within this trail. Gravel bikes and MTB are suitable to ride with ease on these tracks

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8

20.7 km

Mill Lane, East Ayton

Highlight • Settlement

9

20.8 km

View of the River in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.97 km

3.38 km

632 m

600 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

6.38 km

5.29 km

817 m

653 m

165 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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