Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Whitwell on-the-Hill

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Welburn

Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Whitwell on-the-Hill

Moderate

riders

Kirkham Priory – Kirkham Priory loop from Whitwell on-the-Hill

03:40

80.0km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 20, 2026

Tips

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

Kirkham Priory

Highlight • Monument

Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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2.64 km

Stone Trough Inn

Highlight • Pub

This is a lovely place to stop on your tour if you need some food and drink at a pleasant inn in a lovely spot. It's a sizeable inn with …

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2.70 km

Kirkham Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6.13 km

Laysike Wood

Forest

7.16 km

Menethorpe Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

No problem picking up a bit of speed on this minor, "forgotten" lane between Menethorpe and Welham Hill near Norton. A peaceful and quiet spin here through the green farmland …

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25.6 km

Wandale Lane and Riseborough Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet alternative to the Malton Road. Small climb at Riseborough Hall, with good views

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60.6 km

View of Slingsby Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now …

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68.5 km

Lodge Plantation

Forest

69.4 km

Dalby and Terrington Bank Descent and Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take care on the bend halfway down the hill, it can be gravelly the other side in winter.

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78.4 km

Welburn Village Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great ride, very varied and mostly off road. No massive climbs although there are some fairly steep bits, but these are short. The ground was very dry when we rode …

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80.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.1 km

4.12 km

1.42 km

512 m

Surfaces

61.1 km