Thirlby, a region nestled on the edge of the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, UK, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. This area features rolling moorland, ancient woodlands, and dramatic escarpments, providing varied terrain for exploration. It is a popular destination for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking, jogging, and more.
In Thirlby, outdoor enthusiasts can discover 5 routes across several sports like mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking,…
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4.6
(65)
490
riders
29.2km
02:35
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(25)
120
riders
18.7km
01:29
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(14)
122
riders
15.6km
01:21
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(5)
83
riders
9.92km
00:46
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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255
hikers
11.5km
03:20
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
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49
hikers
18.7km
05:08
290m
290m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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446
hikers
6.07km
01:42
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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138
hikers
11.8km
03:22
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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49
riders
48.4km
04:46
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.9
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34
riders
36.8km
03:25
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
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29
riders
23.9km
02:11
220m
220m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
60
riders
60.7km
02:55
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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23
riders
45.4km
02:06
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
36.4km
01:45
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
30.9km
01:37
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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49
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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20
riders
42.1km
02:38
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
48.0km
04:05
800m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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47
runners
10.7km
01:18
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

35
runners
7.94km
00:51
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

30
runners
45.8km
05:09
870m
870m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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28
runners
8.78km
01:03
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thirlby offers routes for Mountain biking, Hiking, Gravel biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. The region provides diverse terrain for various outdoor pursuits within the North York Moors National Park.
More than 18,000 visitors have shared experiences in Thirlby on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars. There are 5 routes currently listed for the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Thirlby, including MTB Trails around Thirlby, Hiking around Thirlby, and Gravel biking around Thirlby. Additional guides cover running, cycling, and easy hikes.
The area around Thirlby provides diverse mountain biking opportunities, including trails accessible from the Sutton Bank National Park Centre. The wider North Yorkshire region offers hundreds of miles of byways and bridleways. These range from forest paths to technical descents.
Thirlby serves as a base for numerous hiking routes through ancient woodlands, across moorland, and along escarpments. Popular choices include loops around Gormire Lake and Sutton Bank. Sections of the Cleveland Way and paths in Garbutt Wood are also accessible.
The North York Moors National Park, near Thirlby, is known for gravel biking with an extensive network of trails. These include former railway lines, forest tracks, and ancient drovers' roads. Routes like the Howardian Hills loop and the Hambleton Horizon offer varied terrain.
Runners can use well-defined trails and quiet paths throughout the North York Moors. Marked running routes are available in areas like Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank. The Cinder Track, an old coastal railway line, also provides a scenic route for runners.
Notable natural features include the Sutton Bank escarpment, offering views across the Vale of Mowbray. Gormire Lake is a tranquil natural lake nestled at the foot of the Hambleton Hills. The Kilburn White Horse, a large hillside chalk figure, is another prominent landmark.
Information for the North York Moors National Park is available on their official website, www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. The park authority can also be reached by phone at 01439 772700. This resource provides details for planning visits to the broader region.
For local information pertaining to Thirlby and its immediate surroundings, the Thirsk Tourist Information Centre is available. Their website is VisitThirsk.org.uk. The center can also be contacted by phone at 01845 522755.
Yes, there are options for easy hikes around Thirlby. Komoot provides a dedicated guide titled Easy hikes around Thirlby. These routes typically feature less challenging terrain suitable for various fitness levels.
Thirlby is popular for several types of cycling, including Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, and Road cycling. The diverse landscape of the North York Moors National Park caters to different cycling preferences. Komoot offers a general guide for Cycling around Thirlby.

