Clay Bank Descent – Carlton Bank Climb loop from Stokesley

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Clay Bank Descent – Carlton Bank Climb loop from Stokesley

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Clay Bank Descent – Carlton Bank Climb loop from Stokesley

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29.0km

390m

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: July 18, 2026

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5.15 km

Clay Bank Descent

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Clay Bank Descent is a 1.7 Mile long descent from the Clay Bank car park, its average gradient is -5% which peaks at around -11%. The descent itself continues all …

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8.23 km

Clay Bank Top

Mountain Pass

8.51 km

View from Clay Bank

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there are two ways to get here - one way is up the main road with traffic, the other way we used today via Ingelby Greenhow is a little steeper …

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8.56 km

Steady climb out of Chop Gate towards Clay Bank, The climb is 2.5 Miles long with a average gradient of 2% peaking at around 9% near the top. The descent from here towards Great Broughton is great fun.

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15.1 km

Harry Wath Descent

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Fun 1.6 Mile descent from the Lord Stones car park with an average gradient of -4% peaking at around -9%.

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18.5 km

Carlton Bank Climb

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Carlton Bank, One of Yorkshire's top 100 Climbs. The climb is category 4 rated with a length of 1.3 Miles, The average gradient for the climb is 10% however it …

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28.6 km