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Pocklington

Millington Dale Road – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

Yorkshire And The Humber

Pocklington

Millington Dale Road – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

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Millington Dale Road – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

04:41

98.9km

1,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.96 km

Millington Dale Road

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This is a glorious road that winds between Millington and Huggate. It makes for a great climb or a great descent whichever way you chose to travel.

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28.2 km

Highland Cows of Thixendale

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Lovely highland cows with big hair and horns.

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29.4 km

Water Dale

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Water Dale is a beautiful place to ride in either direction. Downhill towards Thixendale or up towards Leavening.

The road winds along right at the base of the deep sided …

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31.7 km

Aldro Plantation

Forest

32.7 km

View of the Yorkshire Wolds

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33.8 km

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

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An absolutely gorgeous view across the Vale of Pickering to the Howardian Hills and on to the North York Moors and on a good day even the Pennines.

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34.8 km

Scenic Steep Climb

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Very steep climb that comes out of nowhere!

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42.9 km

Kirkham Priory

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Nice spot for a quick break. Be careful descending the steepish hill from Crambe/Whitwell, there's a level crossing immediately round the bend at the bottom.

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54.7 km

Settrington Plantation

Forest

60.7 km

View from Settrington Beacon

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From high up at Settrington Beacon you can enjoy wide views both across the Vale of Pickering towards the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds.

A beacon originally stood …

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98.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.7 km

2.08 km

639 m

351 m

187 m

Surfaces

87.5 km

11.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

28°C

16°C

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Millington Dale Road – Kirkham Priory loop from Pocklington

Millington Dale Road

Highland Cows of Thixendale

Water Dale

View of the Yorkshire Wolds

View of the Vale of Pickering from Leavening Brow

Scenic Steep Climb

Kirkham Priory

View from Settrington Beacon

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