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Whitby Harbour – Whitby Whale Bones loop from Great Ayton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Little Ayton

Whitby Harbour – Whitby Whale Bones loop from Great Ayton

Hard

4.3

(3)

riders

Whitby Harbour – Whitby Whale Bones loop from Great Ayton

06:24

93.5km

1,400m

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: February 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.2 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.58 km

Atkinson's Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Commondale War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Commondale used to be a bustling industrial community, but nowadays it's a quiet, "sleepy" village surrounded by gorgeous countryside. With a train station nearby, it's easily accessible by public transport. …

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14.9 km

Bridleway between Castleton and Commondale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a rather lovely bridleway, where you can ride a bike as well, between Firbank and Moorside, essentially connecting Castleton and Commondale. It has beautiful views of Castleton Moor, and, best of all, you're finally away from cars!

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20.9 km

Danby Bakery and Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice fresh sandwiches good coffee, sit inside or out.

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22.7 km

Oakley Walls

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Oakley Walls is a lane linking Danby and Lealholmside. Note: if you're coming from the Danby side, you have quite some climbing to do! Once on top, it's relatively flat, …

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34.2 km

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

Highlight • Settlement

This is one lovely village to make a stop at. The views from the High Street (particularly towards the south) are fantastic. There is a wonderful green, with a few …

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44.3 km

River Esk Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short stretch of a road east of Ruswarp, between the Ruswarp suspension bridge and Larpool Lane. The road is part of the National Cycle Network route 165. There are …

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45.9 km

Whitehall Woods

Forest

47.5 km

Whitby Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Whitby is a traditional seaside town that is dearly loved by young and old alike. With a glorious golden beach, quirky cobbled streets that wind enticingly through old taverns and …

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48.2 km

Whitby Whale Bones

Highlight • Monument

An impressive pair of jaw bones framing the town and the ruins of its medeival hill top abbey. The arch was erected on Whitby’s West Cliff in 1853 to recognise the town’s important whaling history.

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93.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.4 km

8.98 km

2.86 km

2.72 km

802 m

762 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.5 km

22.3 km

3.52 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Commondale War Memorial

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Danby Bakery and Tea Shop

Oakley Walls

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

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Whitby Whale Bones

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