Bransdale Loop — North York Moors National Park
Bransdale Loop — North York Moors National Park
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Bransdale Loop — North York Moors National Park
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44.0km
620m
Road cycling
The ‘lost dale’ of Bransdale – north of Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley – is a gem, smaller and more remote than the dales on either side, only accessible on a single road that loops around the flanking moors via the dalehead at Cockayne.
There is no village in the dale – just a necklace of farmhouses set halfway up the dale sides, a shooting lodge and an old mill – while most of the farmland is owned by the National Trust. Ousegill Bridge is another highlight - a beautiful stone bridge in the middle of moorlands.
Consequently, Bransdale retains a serene, traditional character, with little to get in the way of the fabulous cycling. From the remote village of Cockayne, there are many kilometres of solitude before you reach Helmsley to the south.
The final southern section – cutting through the villages south of the A170 – rewards you with a string of cafés and country pubs as you follow the quieter back roads from Helmsley to Kirkbymoorside.
by North York Moors National Park
Last updated: August 13, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 43.3 km for 90 m
Waypoints
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10.6 km
Ousegill Bridge
Highlight • Structure
It'd be easy to make a stop here next to the bridge, to rest, relax and enjoy this place before returning to civilisation.
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15.7 km
St Nicholas Church, Cockayne
Highlight • Settlement
In particular, it's worth stopping at St Nicholas Church, a Grade-II listed building, with some benches available just for you to sit on, with amazing views of this gorgeous area from there.
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19.4 km
Bransdale Loop, North York Moors
Highlight • Natural
The land is mostly owned by the National Trust and there are no villages, only farm houses, so it feels very remote and quiet compared to other areas of the Moors. It really is worth visiting.
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23.3 km
Cowhouse Bank Climb
Highlight • Climb
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36.2 km
Common Lane and Wombleton Airfield War Memorial
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
Halfway, next to the road, you will see a rather interesting-looking war memorial (near Cote Garth), dedicated to the Canadians and the men and women of the RAF who served at Wombleton during WW2.
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44.0 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
42.7 km
1.02 km
359 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
43.8 km
129 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Highest point (360 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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December 30, 2023
The ‘lost dale’ of Bransdale – north of Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley – is a gem, smaller and more remote than the dales on either side, only accessible on a single road that loops around the flanking moors via the dalehead at Cockayne.
There is no village in the dale – just a necklace of farmhouses set
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