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Beacon Bank loop from Sproxton — North York Moors National Park

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Ryedale

Sproxton

Beacon Bank loop from Sproxton — North York Moors National Park

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Beacon Bank loop from Sproxton — North York Moors National Park

03:13

11.2km

270m

Hiking

The Beacon Bank loop from Sproxton offers a moderate hiking experience through the North York Moors National Park. This 7.0-mile (11.2 km) route takes about 3 hours and 12 minutes to complete, featuring an undulating and well-wooded terrain. You will ascend through various woodlands, encountering a mix of limestone and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Howardian Hills AONB

North York Moors National Park

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4.23 km

Studfold Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

This site, which might be easy to miss if you don't know of it, is thought to have been constructed in the late Bronze Age period. The purpose of it …

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6.86 km

View over Ampleforth and Ryedale from Beacon Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a terrific segment, with great views over the village of Ampleforth and Ryedale in general - miles and miles of open space to enjoy.

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8.38 km

View of the Vale of Pickering from Oxclose Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

There are far-reaching views to the north-east and Vale of Pickering from here: unobstructed miles and miles of countryside! A nice and peaceful walk on the edge of the wood here.

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.68 km

2.03 km

801 m

680 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

2.24 km

1.77 km

1.49 km

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Studfold Ring

View over Ampleforth and Ryedale from Beacon Bank

View of the Vale of Pickering from Oxclose Wood

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