Blakey Bank Summit – Sheriff's Pit loop from The Lion Inn

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Blakey Bank Summit – Sheriff's Pit loop from The Lion Inn

Moderate

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Blakey Bank Summit – Sheriff's Pit loop from The Lion Inn

01:55

32.1km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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33 m

Blakey Bank Summit

Highlight • Climb

Highest point in the North York Moors with beautiful views in all directions. From here you can take several options to cycle down.

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Old Railway Line, North York Moors

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic elevated old railway line. Perfect for riding and taking in the views!

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5.82 km

Rosedale Iron Kilns

Highlight • Monument

A superb track around Rosedale, good track and excellent scenery.

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6.92 km

Lime Kilns

Ruins

10.3 km

Abbey Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop for refreshments

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10.3 km

Rosedale Abbey: Village Green and Graze on the Green Café

Highlight • Historical Site

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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25.4 km

Chimney Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tough ride up to here and could be dangerous to go down, but fantastic views!

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28.9 km

Sheriff's Pit

Highlight • Structure

Sheriff’s Pit is the remains of an old ironstone mine. It originally opened as a drift mine in 1857 (where a horizontal shaft is driven into the seam) and was …

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32.1 km

View from Blakey Junction

Highlight • Trail

Rosedale is a cycling paradise, both for road (it's used a lot in the Tour of Britain/Yorkshire) and for off road too. It's hilly terrain, but the views are more than worth it.

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