Thimbleby, a region in North Yorkshire, is situated within the North York Moors National Park, offering diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits. The landscape features extensive moorland, ancient woodlands, and natural water features like Cod Beck Reservoir. This varied geography provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Thimbleby provides a range of outdoor activities for various interests and skill levels. The region features 4 routes, with more…
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4.8
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113
hikers
7.16km
02:02
160m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43
hikers
16.6km
04:46
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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322
hikers
11.4km
03:12
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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116
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
53.2km
04:40
1,110m
1,110m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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74
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27.8km
02:30
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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31
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30.9km
02:44
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
28.8km
02:27
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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44
riders
45.9km
02:19
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
60.2km
02:59
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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13
riders
52.0km
02:52
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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84
runners
11.9km
01:20
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63
runners
8.74km
00:58
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58
runners
32.7km
03:57
1,050m
1,050m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
44.2km
05:29
1,420m
1,420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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39
riders
38.4km
03:13
640m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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16
riders
54.1km
04:00
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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15
riders
29.8km
02:04
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
27.8km
02:22
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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3
riders
15.2km
01:04
250m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
29.8km
01:59
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
26.0km
01:44
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thimbleby, located within the North York Moors National Park, offers diverse terrain for various outdoor activities. These include hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The region features a mix of moorland, woodlands, and reservoirs.
Thimbleby provides a variety of hiking routes, from gentle woodland paths to challenging moorland ascents. Notable trails include the Cleveland Way and Cod Beck Loop, and the Cleveland Way and Black Hambleton Loop. More information can be found in the Hiking around Thimbleby guide.
Yes, Thimbleby offers easy hiking routes suitable for various abilities, including gentle woodland strolls. The Cod Beck Reservoir features a popular 1.5-mile (2.4 km) walk around its edge. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Thimbleby guide.
Thimbleby is a suitable area for mountain biking, featuring a growing network of off-road cycling trails through woodlands and open countryside. Hood Grange Wood also offers an extensive network of trails for mountain biking. Explore routes in the MTB Trails around Thimbleby guide.
The area surrounding Thimbleby is well-suited for road cycling, offering both challenging climbs and relaxed rides through country lanes. Komoot lists several road cycling routes varying in difficulty and length. Details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Thimbleby guide.
Many of Thimbleby's well-maintained paths and tracks are suitable for jogging and running. The diverse terrain includes woodland paths and moorland trails. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Thimbleby guide.
Thimbleby is characterized by extensive moorland summits like Black Hambleton and Hawnby Moor, offering expansive views. Ancient woodlands such as Birch Wood and Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve provide tranquil environments. Cod Beck Reservoir is a key natural feature, and the Hanging Stone is a unique geological formation.
Thimbleby offers routes suitable for families, including gentle woodland strolls and the popular walk around Cod Beck Reservoir. The nearby Sutton Bank Cycle Centre also provides family-friendly cycling options. It is advisable to check individual route descriptions for suitability.
Thimbleby routes are popular on komoot, with more than 20,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Thimbleby, including Hiking around Thimbleby, Running Trails around Thimbleby, and MTB Trails around Thimbleby. There are also guides for road cycling, easy hikes, touring cycling, and gravel biking.
For information related to the broader area within the North York Moors National Park, the park's official resources are relevant. For specific local information, the Thimbleby Estate has a website at thimblebyestate.com. A contact phone number is +441609883401.

