Kilburn White Horse – The Vale of York loop from Kilburn

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Kilburn White Horse – The Vale of York loop from Kilburn

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Kilburn White Horse – The Vale of York loop from Kilburn

03:51

57.2km

880m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.09 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.30 km

Kilburn White Horse

Highlight • Historical Site

Kilburn White Horse is one of the most famous landmarks in North Yorkshire. The turf-cut figure, the most northerly of its kind in Britain, is 314 feet (96 m) long …

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4.95 km

Sutton Bank Bikes Shop & Bike Wash

Highlight • Rest Area

Great shop located at the visitor centre for the Sutton Bank bike trails, where you'll also find a cafe, toilets and parking.

Managed to slip me in for a quick …

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5.01 km

Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Highlight • Cafe

A North York Moors National Park visitor centre, cafe and information centre. Start your walk here and pick up one of the local walking trails maps or use the facilities …

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10.1 km

Hesketh Dike

Archaeological Site

14.2 km

Hawnby Stores & Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Great cyclist and walker's food at reasonable prices. Delicious cakes made on the premises.

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25.4 km

Square Corner Car Park, Thimbleby Moor

Highlight • Parking

Square Corner might just be a car park, but this is a car park to end all car parks! On Thimbleby Moor, with views of the Black Hambleton hill to …

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29.0 km

Burnthouse Wood

Forest

29.6 km

Osmotherley Village Green and Medieval Cross

Highlight • Monument

Osmotherley is a small village with a café, pub & toilets. The Cross on the green is medieval and has been used as a meeting and preaching place for many …

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35.7 km

Low Bank Spring Wood

Forest

44.3 km

View of North York Moors Moorland Trail

Highlight • Natural

Almost definitely hike-a-bike on a gravel bike though easier since it's been stoned up and flattened. A tough peddle up on a mountain bike, great fun on the way down …

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