Givendale Head Road – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Wilton

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Givendale Head Road – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Wilton

Moderate

riders

Givendale Head Road – St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn loop from Wilton

03:10

37.7km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.51 km

Givendale Head Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The straight and wide forest road between Red Dike (north) and Givendale Head Farm (south) is a joy to cycle on: comfortable, with space for bikes side by side. It's …

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10.7 km

"Slack" means a depression between hills. This one is a lovely area to cycle in: green, forested tracks, excellent surface even in wet weather and very peaceful.

Incidentally, this junction here was Trackrod Rally Yorkshire 2023 (car racing).

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12.1 km

View of Langdale from Crosscliff Wood

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful picnic spot here, with terrific views, and even a place to park your bike. Wonderful views over Langdale (spot the Fylingdales RAF Station in the far distance!) from here.

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12.4 km

North Riding Forest Park

Forest

13.0 km

View of Fylingdales from North York Moors

Highlight • Forest

Benches along the ridge with great views towards Fylingdales. Good place to stop for a rest & picnic

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31.5 km

Eller's Wood and Sand Dale SSSI

Nature Reserve

33.4 km

St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn

Highlight • Religious Site

This church, in a lovely setting, is real old. It dates back to 1050, and some parts of it are as old as 850. It is a Grade 2 listed …

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35.0 km

Thornton-le-Dale — Village Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Great is the call of the village of Thornton-le-Dale, often considered one of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire.

The thatched cottage, called Beck Isle, next to Thornton Beck, is a …

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37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

3.78 km

2.55 km

976 m

Surfaces

20.4 km