St. Mary's Church, Lastingham – St Gregory's Church, Cropton loop from Cropton

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St. Mary's Church, Lastingham – St Gregory's Church, Cropton loop from Cropton

Moderate

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St. Mary's Church, Lastingham – St Gregory's Church, Cropton loop from Cropton

01:21

27.5km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North York Moors National Park

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3.97 km

St. Mary's Church, Lastingham

Highlight • Settlement

A very lovely village with some serious history going back to the 7th century. At the site of the present St Mary's Church here, was founded by St Cedd of …

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4.05 km

The Blacksmiths Arms, Lastingham

Highlight • Pub

Excellent beer

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7.75 km

Village green and water pump, Cropton

Highlight • Settlement

The pretty village of Cropton, south of Cropton Forest, is a fantastic place to stop. There are a few places to have food and drink here, a rather lovely green …

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8.19 km

St Gregory's Church, Cropton

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque church in nice village to use as a trailhead, with lots of pubic footpaths, easy access to Cropton Forest and the NY Moors.

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11.0 km

Cawthorn Roman Camps

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you follow the signpost on Bradley Road here, to the north, within 5 minutes, you will reach Cawthorn Roman Camps. The site includes a well-preserved earthwork and a section …

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15.4 km

High Woods

Forest

15.8 km

Some dramatic views of this limestone quarry just north of Pickering. At one time, a rail track went to the quarry, and limestone used to be removed from here by rail each week. It's quieter here these days.

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20.0 km