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River Esk at Laurel Mill – Chainbridge Riverside Café loop from Ruswarp

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River Esk at Laurel Mill – Chainbridge Riverside Café loop from Ruswarp

Moderate

5.0

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River Esk at Laurel Mill – Chainbridge Riverside Café loop from Ruswarp

01:30

22.2km

300m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.18 km for 249 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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219 m

River Esk at Laurel Mill

Highlight • River

The area is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and history buffs alike, with the meandering River Esk, running through the valley’s heart.

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1.01 km

Chainbridge Riverside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, lovely setting.

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4.66 km

St Margaret's Church and views of the Esk Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Your running will be here entirely tarmac, on a road, but (outside the very start/end in Aislaby itself at St Margaret's Church), they are very minor roads, so there will …

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10.6 km

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

Highlight • Settlement

This is one lovely village to make a stop at. The views from the High Street (particularly towards the south) are fantastic. There is a wonderful green, with a few …

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10.7 km

Cake Club at The Witching Post

Highlight • Cafe

Great cakes at this quaint little refuelling stop. Loads of options and plenty of bike space outside.

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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

8.99 km

966 m

936 m

684 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

6.54 km

967 m

684 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

19°C

8°C

0 %

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River Esk at Laurel Mill – Chainbridge Riverside Café loop from Ruswarp

River Esk at Laurel Mill

Chainbridge Riverside Café

St Margaret's Church and views of the Esk Valley

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

Cake Club at The Witching Post

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