Clay Bank Descent – Carlton Bank Climb loop from Cod Beck Reservoir

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Clay Bank Descent – Carlton Bank Climb loop from Cod Beck Reservoir

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Clay Bank Descent – Carlton Bank Climb loop from Cod Beck Reservoir

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60.4km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

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21 m

Climb to Scarth Nick from the Cod Beck car parks

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A steady climb from the car parks at Cod Beck towards Scarth Nick with a average gradient of 4% over 0.6 Miles Peaking at around 10%.

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1.03 km

Scarth Nick

Mountain Pass

10.8 km

Village Plantation

Forest

18.0 km

Seamer Slog Scenic Downhill (View of Wind Turbines)

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Fun scenic downhill from Seamer towards Hilton, Often referred to as Turbines for its views of the turbines spanning the surrounding countryside. Average Gradient of - 2% with peaks of around -10% in places.

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23.8 km

Stokesley–Seamer Connector

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1.5 Mile long connector between Stokesley and Seamer. This segment has an average gradient of 1% peaking at around 11%.

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32.9 km

Clay Bank Descent

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Clay Bank Descent is a 1.7 Mile long descent from the Clay Bank car park, its average gradient is -5% which peaks at around -11%. The descent itself continues all …

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36.0 km

Clay Bank Top

Mountain Pass

36.2 km

View from Clay Bank

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there are two ways to get here - one way is up the main road with traffic, the other way we used today via Ingelby Greenhow is a little steeper …

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36.3 km

Chop Gate to Clay Bank Climb

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Steady climb out of Chop Gate towards Clay Bank, The climb is 2.5 Miles long with a average gradient of 2% peaking at around 9% near the top. The descent from here towards Great Broughton is great fun.

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45.4 km

Harry Wath Wood

Forest

46.2 km

Carlton Bank Climb

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Carlton Bank, One of Yorkshire's top 100 Climbs. The climb is category 4 rated with a length of 1.3 Miles, The average gradient for the climb is 10% however it …

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48.5 km

Carlton in Cleveland Village

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Carlton in Cleveland is a lovely, historic village and well worth stopping at. Historically, its name is first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. There is a sense of …

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