Pasture Dale – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

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Pocklington

Pasture Dale – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

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Pasture Dale – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

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97.5km

1,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.96 km

Millington Dale Road

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This is a glorious road that winds between Millington and Huggate. It makes for a great climb or a great descent whichever way you chose to travel.

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9.13 km

Pasture Dale

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Beautiful little road with little traffic through a picturesque valley floor.

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28.2 km

Highland Cows of Thixendale

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Lovely highland cows with big hair and horns.

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29.4 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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31.7 km

Aldro Plantation

Forest

32.3 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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33.3 km

Scenic Steep Climb

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Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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41.5 km

Kirkham Priory

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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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53.3 km

Settrington Plantation

Forest

59.3 km

View from Settrington Beacon

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From high up at Settrington Beacon you can enjoy wide views both across the Vale of Pickering towards the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds.

A beacon originally stood …

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97.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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