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Rosedale Abbey to Pickering — North York Moors Cycleway

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Rosedale East Side

Rosedale Abbey to Pickering — North York Moors Cycleway

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Rosedale Abbey to Pickering — North York Moors Cycleway

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18.6km

160m

Road cycling

Head out of Rosedale Abbey on Pry Hills Lane and Moor Lane before climbing into Cropton. At Cropton, you might be interested in Cropton Bank and the remains of an old Norman motte and bailey.

A mere 2 km east of Cropton, there are the ancient Cawthorn Roman Camps, well-worth…

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: December 23, 2024

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1.27 km

Pry Hills Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a beautiful and quiet lane between Rosedale Abbey and Cropton, with only minor traffic here. There are beautiful views of the hilly moorlands, particularly to the west, where …

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8.25 km

Village green and water pump, Cropton

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The pretty village of Cropton, south of Cropton Forest, is a fantastic place to stop. There are a few places to have food and drink here, a rather lovely green …

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11.6 km

Cawthorn Roman Camps

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If you follow the signpost on Bradley Road here, to the north, within 5 minutes, you will reach Cawthorn Roman Camps. The site includes a well-preserved earthwork and a section …

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16.4 km

Some dramatic views of this limestone quarry just north of Pickering. At one time, a rail track went to the quarry, and limestone used to be removed from here by rail each week. It's quieter here these days.

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18.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.9 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

13.9 km

4.67 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

9°C

74 %

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December 30, 2023

Head out of Rosedale Abbey on Pry Hills Lane and Moor Lane before climbing into Cropton. At Cropton, you might be interested in Cropton Bank and the remains of an old Norman motte and bailey.
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A mere 2 km east of Cropton, there are the ancient Cawthorn Roman Camps, well-worth stopping at. From here, it