The North York Moors offer special cycling. Sweeping views of purple heather and green dales, solitude yet cosy cafés and pubs are never far away, stunning ridge-top rides plus lots of tough 1-in-3 climbs, including Britain’s steepest road. Whitby is our base with great pubs and dining, mainline trains, old harbour town, accommodation from hostels to cottages, and Britain’s best fish and chips…
ROUTE ONE
Steep thrills, 59 miles
Coffee, cake and climbs
Climb and plunge alongside the River Esk, then stop for coffee in the Cycle Hub in the lovely Great Fryup Dale. From Rosedale tackle Chimney Bank, which at its steepest is 30 per cent, with an average 13-14 per cent gradient. The picture-postcard Hutton-le-Hole follows, then take in Blakey Ridge’s views and the Lion Inn. Rollercoaster back…