Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.74 km for 136 m

After 14.1 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 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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1.84 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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3.91 km

View of Ampleforth Abbey and Beacon Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a great little segment on a very quiet road. There are barely any cars here, but to the north there are wonderful views towards Ampleforth Abbey and, north …

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5.20 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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10.3 km

Mountain Bike Trail in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • MTB Park

Some great lines (watch out for dog mess)

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14.1 km

Lower Fish Pond

Highlight • Natural

This is one fabulous place to be: a very picturesque and beautiful little lake, with little piers on its banks in a few places. The tracks and paths around it …

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.56 km

2.21 km

609 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

7.30 km

2.16 km

1.45 km

692 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Ampleforth Abbey and College

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