Ayton Castle Ruins – Highwood Brow Viewpoint loop from East Ayton

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Ayton Castle Ruins – Highwood Brow Viewpoint loop from East Ayton

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Ayton Castle Ruins – Highwood Brow Viewpoint loop from East Ayton

01:10

18.8km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 898 m for 124 m

After 3.75 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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960 m

Ayton Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

These ruins are all that remains of a once fortified house called Pele Tower, built in 1410 by a landowner who had married into de Aton (as in 'Ayton') family.

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8.00 km

Highwood Brow Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Highwood Brow is at 682 feet (208 m) and enjoys impressive views over Langdale Valley towards Fylingdales Moor. However, the area has become more forested over time, so you might …

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8.02 km

Highwood Brow Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Highwood Brow stands at an elevation of 208m (682ft) and affords views straight up the Langdale Valley toward Fylingdales Moor and Langdale Rigg.

Over time the area has become more …

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10.8 km

Winding Road in North York Moors National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

The shape of the land can be seen clearly here. Nice sections to ride through with good views of the countryside

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12.6 km

Hackness Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Hackness is a small village with a Grade I listed church, parts of which date from the 11th century. Hackness Hall and its landscape gardens were created in the 1790s.

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