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Sledmere

Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Sledmere

Yorkshire And The Humber

Sledmere

Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Sledmere

Moderate

4.5

(2)

167

riders

Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Sledmere

04:04

88.9km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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55.3 km

Kirkham Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice spot for a quick break. Be careful descending the steepish hill from Crambe/Whitwell, there's a level crossing immediately round the bend at the bottom.

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55.8 km

Kirkham Priory

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Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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60.7 km

Willowbridge Wood

Forest

67.7 km

Scenic Steep Climb

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Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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69.2 km

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

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An absolutely gorgeous view across the Vale of Pickering to the Howardian Hills and on to the North York Moors and on a good day even the Pennines.

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70.3 km

View of the Yorkshire Wolds

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71.2 km

Aldro Plantation

Forest

73.5 km

Water Dale

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Water Dale is a beautiful place to ride in either direction. Downhill towards Thixendale or up towards Leavening.

The road winds along right at the base of the deep sided …

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74.8 km

Highland Cows of Thixendale

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Lovely highland cows with big hair and horns.

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80.3 km

Winding Road Through the Yorkshire Wolds

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You really feel as though you a re 'in the Wolds' as you cycle along this road. A high chalky bank to the south west, and rolling hills everywhere else. It is a beautifully quiet and calm place to pedal.

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88.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.0 km

Surfaces

71.2 km

17.9 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Sledmere

Kirkham Priory

Kirkham Priory

Scenic Steep Climb

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

View of the Yorkshire Wolds

Water Dale

Highland Cows of Thixendale

Winding Road Through the Yorkshire Wolds

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