Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

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Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

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Beggar's Bridge – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Castleton Moor

04:13

59.3km

1,150m

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.46 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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13.6 km

Beggar's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The romantic Beggar's Bridge, a beautiful arched structure across the River Esk, has a telling inscription. It suggests that it was built in 1619 by 'TF': Thomas Ferries, the son …

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16.9 km

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

Highlight • Settlement

This is one lovely village to make a stop at. The views from the High Street (particularly towards the south) are fantastic. There is a wonderful green, with a few …

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30.6 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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32.0 km

The Crown Inn

Highlight • Pub

Whether starting your ride or finishing it here, this is a great place to stop. There is a great café here, which serves great food, and a general store - …

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32.2 km

Rosedale Abbey Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Rosedale Abbey is a must to stop at. It is a village right in the centre of North York Moors National Park: descent into it from just about any direction …

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32.9 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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48.4 km

View from Blakey Junction

Highlight • Trail

Rosedale is a cycling paradise, both for road (it's used a lot in the Tour of Britain/Yorkshire) and for off road too. It's hilly terrain, but the views are more than worth it.

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59.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.0 km

217 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km