Bank Top Iron Kilns – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Rosedale Abbey

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Bank Top Iron Kilns – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Rosedale Abbey

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Bank Top Iron Kilns – Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb loop from Rosedale Abbey

01:10

3.44km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

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Parking

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289 m

Rosedale East Kilns

Highlight • Historical Site

Well worth a visit and a good reminder of the industrial heritage of the North York Moors area.

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309 m

The ironstone-rich landscape around Rosedale was totally transformed in Victorian times as demand for iron grew. So valuable was Rosedale Ironstone that 19th-century mine owners made every effort to extract it, even in remote areas.

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1.09 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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1.70 km

Abbey Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop for refreshments

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1.71 km

Rosedale Abbey and Priory Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The pretty village of Rosedale Abbey has a rich history. It was the site of a Cistercian Priory during the Middle Ages and was a hub of industry during the …

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1.74 km

Rosedale Abbey: Village Green and Graze on the Green Café

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.84 km

Ruins of Old Stone Church, North York Moors

Highlight • Monument

Bakewell is awesome

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1.95 km

Rosedale Chimney Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Number 55 on the top 100 UK climbs, the Rosedale Chimney heads south from Rosedale Abbey and up onto the moors.

At its steepest the gradient taps on 33 percent, …

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