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Thornton-le-Dale village
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Cycling
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Mountain biking
5.0
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Road cycling
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Location: Thornton-Le-Dale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom
Tips
December 5, 2023
Hiking
It was voted the prettiest village in Yorkshire in the 1920s and 30s, and is often still regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire today. The 'le' was added into the name to give the village a bit more marketability in the early 1900s.
There are a number of great cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops and galleries in the village.
November 14, 2025
Hiking
The name “Thornton” likely comes from the Angles who settled Yorkshire around AD 500–540, meaning “farmstead among thorn bushes”.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 40 m
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Location: Thornton-Le-Dale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom