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River Esk, Lealholm & Danby loop from Grosmont — North York Moors National Park

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

River Esk, Lealholm & Danby loop from Grosmont — North York Moors National Park

Hard

5.0

(2)

17

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River Esk, Lealholm & Danby loop from Grosmont — North York Moors National Park

02:53

40.1km

730m

Cycling

Prepare for a challenging touring bicycle ride through the stunning Esk Valley, where you will encounter spreading heather moorland and narrow wooded gorges. This difficult 24.9-mile (40.1 km) loop from Grosmont features significant elevation changes, climbing 2396 feet (730 metres) over undulating terrain with several steep hills. While mostly paved,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

673 m

Barnards Road Old Toll Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really great gravel track alongside the river. Beautiful riding. Do it!

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2

5.80 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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3

9.97 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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4

17.1 km

Danby Bakery and Tea Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice fresh sandwiches good coffee, sit inside or out.

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5

37.4 km

Cake Club at The Witching Post

Highlight • Cafe

Great cakes at this quaint little refuelling stop. Loads of options and plenty of bike space outside.

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B

40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

2.25 km

301 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

5.82 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

18 %

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River Esk, Lealholm & Danby loop from Grosmont — North York Moors National Park

02:53h

40.1km

730m