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

06:28

94.5km

1,420m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.2 km for 105 m

After 90.8 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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24.2 km

Bridleway between Castleton and Commondale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a rather lovely bridleway, where you can ride a bike as well, between Firbank and Moorside, essentially connecting Castleton and Commondale. It has beautiful views of Castleton Moor, and, best of all, you're finally away from cars!

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30.2 km

Danby Bakery and Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice fresh sandwiches good coffee, sit inside or out.

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31.2 km

Crow Wood

Forest

36.9 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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50.3 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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52.2 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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