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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Whitwell on-the-Hill

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Whitwell on-the-Hill

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Kirkham Priory Ruins – Kirkham Priory loop from Whitwell on-the-Hill

01:49

27.5km

400m

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: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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2.21 km

Kirkham Priory

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Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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2.28 km

Kirkham Priory Ruins

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The incredible ruins of Kirkham Priory are located in the village of Kirkham right next to River Derwent. This was an Augustinian priory, founded in 1120 by the Lord of …

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3

2.70 km

Kirkham Priory

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Nice spot for a quick break. Be careful descending the steepish hill from Crambe/Whitwell, there's a level crossing immediately round the bend at the bottom.

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4

12.4 km

Winding Country Road Descent

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Hold tight, smooth road surface and sweeping turns on a wide road make for a cracking descent. Keep wits about you for tractors heading up!

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5

16.3 km

View of the Vale of York

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6

17.1 km

Scenic Steep Climb

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Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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7

23.2 km

Westow

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8

24.8 km

Stone Trough Inn

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This is a lovely place to stop on your tour if you need some food and drink at a pleasant inn in a lovely spot. It's a sizeable inn with …

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

1.25 km

159 m

107 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

7.55 km

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Highest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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10°C

66 %

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