Stamford Bridge loop to Elvington — The Vale of York
Stamford Bridge loop to Elvington — The Vale of York
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Stamford Bridge loop to Elvington — The Vale of York
01:48
40.4km
110m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 5, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.64 km
Sand Hutton Village
Highlight • Historical Site
There is a 19th century church, St Mary's, down a lovely tree-lined avenue and the ruins of St Leonard's, the previous 12th century place of worship lie in its grounds.
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23.6 km
Elvington Village and River Derwent Bridge
Highlight • Settlement
North West from the village is Elvington Airfield, WW2 bomber station and home of the Yorkshire Air Museum.
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39.4 km
Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial
Highlight • Historical Site
Though from here, King Harold and his men had to march to Hastings on the south coast of England to meet William of Normandy who was challenging Harold's ascension to the throne. Harold's exhausted and much depleted men were defeated at the Battle of Hastings and Harold killed. This lead to the Norman Conquest of England.
The Battle of Stamford Bridge is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.
There are monuments to the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the village and on the site of battle at the end of Whiterose Drive.
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40.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
39.3 km
515 m
261 m
230 m
147 m
Surfaces
20.3 km
20.1 km
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Saturday 30 May
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12°C
14 %
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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
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