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Stamford Bridge

Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Stamford Bridge

Yorkshire And The Humber

Stamford Bridge

Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Stamford Bridge

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Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Stamford Bridge

03:08

70.5km

640m

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: February 5, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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Start point

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14.3 km

Kirkham Priory

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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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14.8 km

Kirkham Priory

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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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22.4 km

Scenic Steep Climb

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Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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24.4 km

View of the Yorkshire Wolds

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25.5 km

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

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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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26.1 km

Aldro Plantation

Forest

28.4 km

Water Dale

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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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29.6 km

Highland Cows of Thixendale

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Lovely highland cows with big hair and horns.

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49.9 km

Millington Dale Road

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This is a glorious road that winds between Millington and Huggate. It makes for a great climb or a great descent whichever way you chose to travel.

You are right …

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67.0 km

Black Plantation

Forest

70.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.5 km

583 m

508 m

Surfaces

63.3 km

7.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

47 %

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Kirkham Priory – Millington Dale Road loop from Stamford Bridge

Kirkham Priory

Kirkham Priory

Scenic Steep Climb

View of the Yorkshire Wolds

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

Water Dale

Highland Cows of Thixendale

Millington Dale Road

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