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Yorkshire And The Humber

York to Rufforth Bridleway – Aldwark Bridge loop from Kirk Deighton

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Yorkshire And The Humber

York to Rufforth Bridleway – Aldwark Bridge loop from Kirk Deighton

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York to Rufforth Bridleway – Aldwark Bridge loop from Kirk Deighton

03:27

60.7km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.15 km

Charlotte's Wood

Forest

2

11.5 km

Marston Moor Battlefield Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

Obelisk and info sign highlighting key Civil War battle

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3

16.9 km

York to Rufforth Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cafe in Rufforth (old school house) is good place to refresh

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4

25.7 km

Tirril Signpost

Highlight • Structure

5

30.3 km

Edinburgh — 200 miles (railway sign)

Highlight • Structure

Quiet road to beningbrough, over railway bridge

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6

37.0 km

Blacksmiths Arms

Highlight • Pub

This small, traditional village pub is an ideal place to enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal or chilled real ale. The pub has a really nice atmosphere, with nice locals and …

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7

41.4 km

River Ure

Highlight • River

Flowing 74 miles (119 km) from its source to the River Ouse, the River Ure is the main river in the Dales. Many species of wildlife live here such as …

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8

42.6 km

Aldwark Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Please note that at the time of writing this bridge is closed to all traffic including cyclists.

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43.6 km

Boat Lane Plantation

Forest

10

44.4 km

Ouse Gill Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop to admire a view that Anne Bronte sketched. Check out the info board with loads of great history and facts about local wildlife.

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B

60.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

14.2 km

945 m

378 m

181 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

6.89 km

335 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

49 %

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