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Helmsley — Market Town – Helmsley Market Cross loop from Helmsley

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Helmsley

Helmsley — Market Town – Helmsley Market Cross loop from Helmsley

Moderate

5.0

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Helmsley — Market Town – Helmsley Market Cross loop from Helmsley

01:09

15.7km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North York Moors National Park

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Start point

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2.89 km

St Aidan's Church, Carlton

Highlight • Historical Site

As you pass through the tiny village of Carlton, north of Helmsley, you will likely spot St Aidan's Church on your way, a striking Grade-II listed church for its tall …

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5.14 km

Cowhouse Bank Viewpoint

Highlight • Parking

Quiet parking spot (in winter, can't vouch for summer) at the top of Cowhouse Bank. Loads of routes to choose from if you start here, including the track to Clark …

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7.28 km

Clark Bank Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Easily accessible from Cowhouse Bank and Roppa car parks.

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14.8 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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14.9 km

Helmsley Market Cross

Highlight • Monument

The Market is held in the central ancient Market Square every Friday and is alleged to date back to the 13th century.

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15.1 km

All Saints' Church, Helmsley

Highlight • Religious Site

There has been a church in Helmsley since before the Norman conquest and the churchyard was used as a market place in Anglo-Saxon times. A church was recorded in the …

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

2.94 km

223 m

196 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

2.94 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

22°C

9°C

76 %

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Helmsley — Market Town – Helmsley Market Cross loop from Helmsley

St Aidan's Church, Carlton

Cowhouse Bank Viewpoint

Clark Bank Forest Path

Helmsley — Market Town

Helmsley Market Cross

All Saints' Church, Helmsley

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