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Masham – Stark Bank Climb loop from Ilton-cum-Pott

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Ilton-Cum-Pott

Masham – Stark Bank Climb loop from Ilton-cum-Pott

Hard

4.4

(5)

riders

Masham – Stark Bank Climb loop from Ilton-cum-Pott

03:11

49.0km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.1 km for 83 m

After 29.9 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6 m

Swinton Bivouac Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice cafe set away from the road. Good a real 'croft' vibe to it. Beautifully positioned above the valley, but it's a steep climb shortly after no matter which way you go out!

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7.16 km

Masham

Highlight • Other

Lovely Yorkshire town with an excellent marketplace, masham bakery and 2 breweries. We visited the black sheep brewery briefly and were rewarded with Holy Grail Ale, delicious

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15.1 km

Thornborough Henges

Archaeological Site

17.8 km

River Ure at Tanfield Mill

Highlight • River

23.2 km

Crow Wood

Forest

29.1 km

Ripon Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The gothic Ripon Cathedral dates from the 7th century founded by Scottish monks in 662 but refounded as a Benedictine monastery in 672. Previously Ripon Minster, it became a cathedral …

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29.9 km

Oliver's Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe, ace coffee, safe cycle parking in the yard at the back.
Perfect.

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35.3 km

Burntroots Plantation

Forest

40.5 km

Crimble Dale Raw Milk Kiosk

Highlight • Structure

44.7 km

Stark Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

49.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

1.61 km

917 m

510 m

232 m

137 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

19.7 km

554 m

351 m

279 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

1°C

19 %

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Masham – Stark Bank Climb loop from Ilton-cum-Pott

Swinton Bivouac Café

Masham

River Ure at Tanfield Mill

Ripon Cathedral

Oliver's Pantry

Crimble Dale Raw Milk Kiosk

Stark Bank Climb

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