Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Fangfoss
Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Fangfoss
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Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Fangfoss
03:13
70.3km
650m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Howardian Hills National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.46 km
Black Plantation
Forest
11.9 km
Scrogs Bottoms
Forest
12.8 km
Sand Hutton Village
Highlight • Historical Site
There is a 19th century church, St Mary's, down a lovely tree-lined avenue and the ruins of St Leonard's, the previous 12th century place of worship lie in its grounds.
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23.5 km
Kirkham Priory
Highlight • Monument
The Priory is on the banks of the river Derwent and the area was used as a test centre for WW2 landing vehicles for the D-Day landings. Soldiers even scaled the heights of the cloister walls with scrambling nets to practice moving from large ships to smaller boats. Even Sir Winston Churchill and King George VI came to visit with the troops were stationed here.
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24.0 km
Kirkham Priory
Highlight • Historical Site
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37.3 km
Leavening Brow Climb
Highlight • Climb
Turn right at the crossroads and make sure you stop to admire the view. On a good day you can see the Howardian Hills, the North York Moors and even the Pennines.
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38.4 km
Winding Country Road Descent
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
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44.2 km
Water Dale
Highlight • Viewpoint
The road winds along right at the base of the deep sided vale so you really get a feel of the Yorkshire Wolds at its best. Highland Cattle are often grazed here which make a lovely additional sight.
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45.5 km
Highland Cows of Thixendale
Highlight • Viewpoint
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59.3 km
Millington Dale Road
Highlight • Trail
You are right in the depths of the dale, with hills and woodland around you. Its very easy to feel like you are right in the middle of nowhere!
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70.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
69.0 km
639 m
382 m
278 m
Surfaces
56.9 km
13.4 km
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Wednesday 8 July
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