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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – Common Lane, Strensall Common loop from Claxton

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – Common Lane, Strensall Common loop from Claxton

Moderate

18

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Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins – Common Lane, Strensall Common loop from Claxton

01:07

26.9km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 28, 2026

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After 4.46 km for 51 m

Waypoints

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6.99 km

Thornton-le-Clay Windmill

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A beautiful building just off the road here. An old windmill that underwent some renovation a few years back, and has been converted into accommodation. In a wonderful spot, you …

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2

7.14 km

High Fields Summit (73.6 m)

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High Fields 73.6m P24.1 (242ft)
(Hill ID: 508220) [JNSA 26642]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.

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3

7.41 km

Climb and Descent East of Sheriff Hutton

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4

11.1 km

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Large ruin of a quadrangle castle that you can actually hire for outdoor events. It's a very cool ruin, and makes for a great picnic stop along your way.

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5

11.3 km

Quarmbys Café

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6

11.4 km

Bench Outside the Post Office

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Fairly flat ride, good for beginners like me!

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7

20.3 km

Sunrise View from Lords Moor Lane

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Get up early and spot wildlife!

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8

20.7 km

Common Lane, Strensall Common

Highlight • Forest

It's bumpy. So perhaps don't attempt if you have small and/or thin tires. Nice route through quiet wood though.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

776 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

2.44 km

172 m

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