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Rugged Descending Trail loop from Cowesby

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Kirby Knowle

Rugged Descending Trail loop from Cowesby

Moderate

hikers

Rugged Descending Trail loop from Cowesby

02:10

7.37km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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265 m

View of North York Moors Moorland Trail

Highlight • Natural

Almost definitely hike-a-bike on a gravel bike though easier since it's been stoned up and flattened. A tough peddle up on a mountain bike, great fun on the way down …

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628 m

Rugged Descending Trail

Highlight • Climb

Riding through here is a bit more testing, the surface is rugged with rock boulder. Descending you might need to use your dropper post lower. It is always good to …

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1.42 km

Seta Pike

Archaeological Site

2.85 km

Grassy Path in North York Moors National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Not completely downhill the whole way but loads of fun sections to keep you on your toes. Watch out down rhododendron fully near the end.......lots of sticks on the ground makes for an interesting descent when wet!

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7.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

2.86 km

738 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.86 km

738 m

703 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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View of North York Moors Moorland Trail

Rugged Descending Trail

Grassy Path in North York Moors National Park

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