Cycle Routes in Ryedale - North Yorkshire
14 February 2011
We have put together a range of suggested cycle routes in the area for cycling enthusiasts. Routes are being added to this list regularly so please check back for more information.
Big Skies Bike Rides
Download Big Skies Bike Rides that take in the rolling chalk hills, long views and, of course, big skies of the Yorkshire Wolds. There are three OS-mapped circular day rides on quiet roads and country lanes that pass through Ryedale, many of which are accessible by train from Malton Station.
Great Wold Valley- 21.1 miles (34km) from Hunmanby
Sledmere Country - 17.5 miles (28km) from Sledmere
Thixendale - 21.5 miles (35km) from Malton or Norton on Derwent
Heritage Cycle Trails in North Yorkshire
There are many long and short distance routes to follow within the North York Moors National Park but for any cycle ride it is helpful to have breaks planned into the trip, and goals along the way. With this in mind, the two cycle trails mapped on the English Heritage leaflet both start and end at English Heritage sites.
The two rides are designed to allow cyclists the opportunity to take in some of Yorkshire's rich heritage by exploring the historic properties en route. You can choose to cycle just one leg of the route or do the whole route in one day. New cycle racks have been installed at several English Heritage sites to enable cyclists to secure their bikes while they take time out to explore the stunning properties and each sites has refreshment facilities to reinvigorate before the next leg of the trail.
These trails are designed for experiences cyclists; the terrain of North Yorkshire can be very hilly, and some of the tracks are uneven. However, it is possible to break these trails up into shorter, more manageable sections for a more leisurely ride.
Heritage Cycle Trails in North Yorkshire
Route One - Helmsley - Rievaulx - Byland (Approx.24km / 15 miles)
Route Two - Scarborough Castle - Whitby Abbey (Approx 43km / 27 miles)
 Big Skies Bike Rides Information.pdf | [Big Skies Bike Ride Information] | 575 Kb |
| Great Wold Valley Bike Ride.pdf | [Great Wold Valley Bike Ride] | 1089 Kb |
| Heritage Cycle Trails in North Yorkshire.pdf | [Heritage Cycle Rides in North Yorkshire] | 1078 Kb |
| Sledmere Country Bike Ride.pdf | [Sledmere Country Bike Ride] | 1044 Kb |
 thixendale_bike_ride.pdf | [Thixendale Bike Ride] | 1078 Kb |
