The Guisborough Challenge: Forests, Peaks, and Moors
A road cycling route starting from Guisborough
Take on the Guisborough Challenge, conquering peaks, meandering through moors and forests, revealing the unparalleled beauty of the area.
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The Guisborough Challenge is a demanding road cycling route that allows you to experience the diverse landscapes surrounding Guisborough. With a challenging ascent of 1158m and a total distance of 90km, this route presents exciting opportunities for seasoned cyclists. You'll traverse through lush forests, explore picturesque valleys, and conquer breathtaking climbs, such as Clay Bank Top and Chop Gate. This route is a truly epic adventure in the heart of nature.
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90 km
1158 m
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Highlights on the route
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Start: Guisborough City centerGuisborough: Quaint villages and stunning coastal scenery.
Guisborough, located in Tees Valley and Durham, United Kingdom, is a scenic locality that offers a range of cycling opportunities. The roads in Guisborough pass through quaint villages and offer picturesque views of the North York Moors. Gravel cyclists can explore the nearby Guisborough Forest, a wooded area with a mix of gravel paths and trails. One of the famous cycling spots near Guisborough is the climb up Carlton Bank, known for its challenging gradients and stunning scenery. Overall, Guisborough provides cyclists with a mix of scenic beauty and challenging routes.0 km
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GuisboroughTownStart your journey from Guisborough, a market town surrounded by the beautiful North York Moors National Park, offering stunning vistas.
14 km
14 km
CastletonVillagePass through Castleton, known for its stunning Panniers Pool, an idyllic location offering calm reflection opportunities.
21 km
21 km
Ledging Hill429 mPeakCycle to Ledging Hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, distant forests, and rolling hills.
36 km
36 km
FadmoorHamletEnjoy a brief stop in Fadmoor, a peaceful hamlet nestled among spectacular moorland landscapes.
51 km
51 km
RievaulxVillageArrive in Rievaulx and visit the awe-inspiring Rievaulx Abbey, a beautifully preserved historical site dating back to the 12th century.
67 km
67 km
Chop GateVillageTake on the challenging climb to Chop Gate, an ascent notorious among cyclists for its steep gradients and rewarding views at the top.
71 km
71 km
Clay Bank Top268 mMountain PassConquer Clay Bank Top, a renowned climb featuring stunning panoramic vistas of the Cleveland Hills and Teeside.
81 km
81 km
Little AytonHamletPass through Little Ayton, a picturesque village surrounded by rolling hills and charming cottages.
90 km
90 km
Finish: Guisborough City centerGuisborough: Quaint villages and stunning coastal scenery.
Cycling routes from Guisborough:
Exploring Towns and Coastal Beauty: Great Ayton, Yarm, and Middlesbrough Leisurely Loop: Guisborough, Great Ayton, Nunthorpe Exploration Gravel Route Guisborough Hillside Adventure The Guisborough Challenge: Forests, Peaks, and Moors Gravel Route Gisborough Priory and Warsett Hill Gravel Route Penrod Hill and Danby Beacon Adventure Guisborough to Stokesley and Yarm Loop Gravel Adventure: Skelton and Staithes Exploration Road Route Skelton-in-Cleveland Loop Road Route Great Ayton and Middlesbrough Moors and Valleys Loop
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