Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 4b Ravenscar to Highwood Brow — North York Moors National Park
Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 4b Ravenscar to Highwood Brow — North York Moors National Park
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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 4b Ravenscar to Highwood Brow — North York Moors National Park
01:55
21.9km
360m
Cycling
Meander past trees and a wealth of wildlife on this moderate route through some of the National Park’s hundreds of acres of forest.
In this case, it's less 'Moor to Sea', but rather 'Sea to Moor'.
It's worth turning back just before reaching the Falcon Inn to look at the tremendous views of the ocean. The best views are from the Ravenscar headland - to the east - at the beginning of the ride.
Further into the ride, Reasty Hill on its northern edge offers truly spellbinding views of Harwood Dale and Fylingdales Moor to the north, and Broxa Forest is a joy to ride through. The deep green sea of trees gives plenty of protection from the sun on a hot day, and you are treated to some excellent views over the dales below.
The ride is along a variety of surfaces and includes some steep hills. A word of warning – a bit of a climb right at the end towards Highwood Brow car park (they say that the best is left for last!).
by North York Moors National Park
Last updated: June 12, 2024
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Waypoints
Start point
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174 m
View of Robin Hood's Bay
Highlight • Viewpoint
On a clear day you'll have far-reaching views across the bay and out to sea. It's quite exposed up here, so you might need a jacket if the wind is blowing.
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1.13 km
Beacon Windmill
Highlight • Monument
It's a private property, then, but it sure is amazing to look at!
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11.9 km
View of Harewood Dale from Reasty Hill
Highlight • Parking
The car park is a great place to take a break from the bike – lean it against the tree and simply take a moment enjoy the view.
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14.5 km
Broxa Forest
Highlight • Forest
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21.9 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.7 km
9.73 km
413 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.7 km
9.73 km
330 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Monday 13 July
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Comments
December 30, 2023
Meander past trees and a wealth of wildlife on this moderate route through some of the National Park’s hundreds of acres of forest.
In this case, it's less 'Moor to Sea', but rather 'Sea to Moor'.
It's worth turning back just before reaching the Falcon Inn to look at the tremendous views of the ocean
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