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Hutton-Le-Hole

North York Moors Cycleway: 4a Hutton le Hole to Helmsley — North York Moors National Park

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Hutton-Le-Hole

North York Moors Cycleway: 4a Hutton le Hole to Helmsley — North York Moors National Park

Moderate

riders

North York Moors Cycleway: 4a Hutton le Hole to Helmsley — North York Moors National Park

01:36

31.3km

560m

Road cycling

From the picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole, you’ll head into the tranquil and remote ‘hidden’ valley of Bransdale. You will visit the delightfully remote village of Cockayne at the northernmost spot on the route, before returning south and eventually descending into the market town of Helmsley. If you are after solitude…

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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North York Moors National Park

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10.5 km

Ousegill Bridge

Highlight • Structure

A gorgeous bridge over Ouse Gill, a tributary of Hodge Beck. Set in the stunning Bransdale moorlands. I've seen this beautiful stone bridge described by others as "photogenic". There is …

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15.6 km

St Nicholas Church, Cockayne

Highlight • Settlement

It's worth making a stop at the beautiful village of Cockayne. You'll probably be tempted to with me urging you just by looking at the settlement from above on Bransdale …

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19.3 km

Bransdale Loop, North York Moors

Highlight • Natural

Bransdale is a hidden gem of the North York Moors. There is a single-lane road which loops around the dale from Helmsley, up to Cockayne and down to Kirbymoorside which …

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23.2 km

Cowhouse Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

Cowhouse Bank Climb is a 4th category climb with an average gradient of 3.8%. It's a long one at 2.52km but on a single-lane quiet road with views of the moors all around.

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28.4 km

St Aidan's Church, Carlton

Highlight • Historical Site

As you pass through the tiny village of Carlton, north of Helmsley, you will likely spot St Aidan's Church on your way, a striking Grade-II listed church for its tall …

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31.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

Surfaces

31.3 km

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

1°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

December 30, 2023

From the picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole, you’ll head into the tranquil and remote ‘hidden’ valley of Bransdale. You will visit the delightfully remote village of Cockayne at the northernmost spot on the route, before returning south and eventually descending into the market town of Helmsley. If