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Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

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Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

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Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

04:12

59.0km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 21, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.46 km

Lealholm Bridge

Highlight • River

Some nice views over to the bridge and river.
The Board Inn is a good pub to call into.

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13.6 km

Beggar's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The romantic Beggar's Bridge, a beautiful arched structure across the River Esk, has a telling inscription. It suggests that it was built in 1619 by 'TF': Thomas Ferries, the son …

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16.9 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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30.6 km

Rosedale Millennium Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rosedale Millennium Cross was erected in the year 2,000 to mark the change of millennium. It stands with a great view over the village of Rosedale Abbey.

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32.0 km

The Crown Inn

Highlight • Pub

Whether starting your ride or finishing it here, this is a great place to stop. There is a great café here, which serves great food, and a general store - …

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32.6 km

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A famous road cycling climb that is often used in pro bike races. A tough climb that will really test you, but there's a brilliant view at the top which makes it worth it.

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48.1 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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49.0 km

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge

Highlight • Pub

Spectacularly situated at one of the highest points in the North York Moors National Park, the Lion is a 16th-century inn that serves good food and offers bed and breakfast …

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59.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

201 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

9.66 km

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

19°C

9°C

0 %

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Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

Lealholm Bridge

Beggar's Bridge

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

Rosedale Millennium Cross

The Crown Inn

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

View from Blakey Junction

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge

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