Kirkham Leavening Loop Route Details

Mostly grassy tracks on the eastern end of the Howardian Hills, and in the valley of the Derwent river

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Suspension bridge is great fun to ride across when it wobbles

Muddy track heading towards Welburn

Castle Howard in the distance

BW along the edge of the fields

BW along sunken lane

Church on the hill by Burythorpe

Track coming down from the Wold

The green lane from Westow

Distance:

19.9 miles (32 km)

Ascent:

1778 feet (542 m)

Offroad:

70%

Difficulty:

Start Whitwell-on-the-Hill. OS GR SE 724 657

Facilities Shop in Huttons Ambo, pubs in Welburn, Burythorpe, Leavening and Kirkham Abbey. Cafe in Welburn

OS Map EX300