Highland Cows of Thixendale – View of the Vale of York loop from Leavening

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Highland Cows of Thixendale – View of the Vale of York loop from Leavening

Moderate

5.0

(4)

riders

Highland Cows of Thixendale – View of the Vale of York loop from Leavening

01:54

27.5km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.9 km

Red Kite Sighting

Highlight • Natural

19.7 km

Cross Keys Free House

Highlight • Pub

20.0 km

Thixendale Village and St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little village with a nice church to take a look around.

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21.5 km

Highland Cows of Thixendale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely highland cows with big hair and horns.

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22.7 km

Water Dale

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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25.0 km

Aldro Plantation

Forest

25.6 km

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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25.9 km

View of the Vale of York

Highlight • Other

26.6 km

Scenic Steep Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

2.16 km

775 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

6.19 km

2.93 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Friday 30 October

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Highland Cows of Thixendale – View of the Vale of York loop from Leavening

Red Kite Sighting

Cross Keys Free House

Thixendale Village and St Mary's Church

Highland Cows of Thixendale

Water Dale

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

View of the Vale of York

Scenic Steep Climb

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