Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 6b Danby to Great Ayton — North York Moors National Park

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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 6b Danby to Great Ayton — North York Moors National Park

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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 6b Danby to Great Ayton — North York Moors National Park

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19.8km

240m

Cycling

A journey of discovery that takes you through the heart of the North York Moors to the edge of the Cleveland Plain.

You're starting at Danby, with its Danby Lodge National Park Centre just outside the village. It's a great place to eat and drink before setting off if you'd…

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

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3.81 km

Bridleway between Castleton and Commondale

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a rather lovely bridleway, where you can ride a bike as well, between Firbank and Moorside, essentially connecting Castleton and Commondale. It has beautiful views of Castleton Moor, and, best of all, you're finally away from cars!

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6.77 km

Commondale War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Commondale used to be a bustling industrial community, but nowadays it's a quiet, "sleepy" village surrounded by gorgeous countryside. With a train station nearby, it's easily accessible by public transport. …

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7.78 km

Potter's Side Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You will have a wonderful riding experience on this lane between Commondale and Kildale - including some rather exciting 25% gradient inclines! With both Kildale Moor (south) and Commondale Moor …

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19.8 km

Great Ayton village centre

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a more sizeable village at the foot of Cleveland Hills and Roseberry Topping, so you will find places to eat and shop here easily. Situated beautifully within the …

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19.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

2.40 km

635 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

4°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

December 30, 2023

A journey of discovery that takes you through the heart of the North York Moors to the edge of the Cleveland Plain.
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You're starting at Danby, with its Danby Lodge National Park Centre just outside the village. It's a great place to eat and drink before setting off if you'd like to. Castleton, only 3 km