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The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Kirkbymoorside

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Kirkbymoorside

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Kirkbymoorside

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The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Kirkbymoorside

03:03

46.5km

670m

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 10, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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5.03 km

View of Spaunton Moor from Gillamoor Bank

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A slightly shockingly beautiful view from here - surprising (walking the streets of Gilamoor, this view comes pretty much out of nowhere!). There is a bench provided from which you can admire Douthwaite Dale and the moors beyond.

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16.4 km

View from Blakey Junction

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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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17.3 km

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge

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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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20.3 km

Fat Betty Moorland Cross

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This cross is known as Fat Betty, one of several moorland crosses, used in the past as waymarkers.

It's a wonderful place with captivating views over the Rosedale Head moorland, …

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25.9 km

Knottside Plantation

Forest

28.4 km

Rosedale Abbey Village Green

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Rosedale Abbey is a must to stop at. It is a village right in the centre of North York Moors National Park: descent into it from just about any direction …

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28.6 km

The Crown Inn

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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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29.2 km

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

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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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35.5 km

Blackpark Plantation

Forest

46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

599 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

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The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Kirkbymoorside

View of Spaunton Moor from Gillamoor Bank

View from Blakey Junction

The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge

Fat Betty Moorland Cross

Rosedale Abbey Village Green

The Crown Inn

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

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