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Great Ayton village centre – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from James Cook

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Great Ayton village centre – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from James Cook

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Great Ayton village centre – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from James Cook

06:24

94.1km

1,460m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.2 km for 105 m

After 90.4 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

Great Ayton village centre

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a more sizeable village at the foot of Cleveland Hills and Roseberry Topping, so you will find places to eat and shop here easily. Situated beautifully within the …

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10.3 km

Captain Cook Monument and Bridge over the River Leven, Great Ayton

Highlight • River

There are beautiful views of the River Leven from the bridge here. Nearby, just a minute south of the bridge, there's a monument on the site of a cottage where …

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14.9 km

Atkinson's Wood

Forest

23.3 km

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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31.1 km

Danby Bakery and Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice fresh sandwiches good coffee, sit inside or out.

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32.2 km

Crow Wood

Forest

37.9 km

Lealholm Bridge

Highlight • River

Some nice views over to the bridge and river.
The Board Inn is a good pub to call into.

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51.2 km

Rosedale Millennium Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Rosedale Millennium Cross was erected in the year 2,000 to mark the change of millennium. It stands with a great view over the village of Rosedale Abbey.

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53.2 km

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A famous road cycling climb that is often used in pro bike races. A tough climb that will really test you, but there's a brilliant view at the top which makes it worth it.

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53.8 km

Rosedale Abbey Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Rosedale Abbey is a must to stop at. It is a village right in the centre of North York Moors National Park: descent into it from just about any direction …

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94.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.3 km

8.03 km

5.62 km

665 m

361 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

23.7 km

233 m

134 m

Elevation

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Friday 14 August

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Great Ayton village centre – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from James Cook

Great Ayton village centre

Captain Cook Monument and Bridge over the River Leven, Great Ayton

Commondale War Memorial

Danby Bakery and Tea Shop

Lealholm Bridge

Rosedale Millennium Cross

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

Rosedale Abbey Village Green

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