Battle of Stamford Bridge Site – View of Wheat Fields loop from Stamford Bridge

Yorkshire And The Humber

Stamford Bridge

Battle of Stamford Bridge Site – View of Wheat Fields loop from Stamford Bridge

Easy

4.9

(10)

riders

Battle of Stamford Bridge Site – View of Wheat Fields loop from Stamford Bridge

01:23

32.3km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.39 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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546 m

Stamford Bridge and Battle of 1066 Site

Highlight • River

A bridge has crossed over the River Derwent in Stamford Bridge since the Roman times. Over the centuries, the bridge has been upgraded from a timber-framed bridge to stone during …

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1.43 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge Site

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the site of the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 25/09/1066, a turning point in English history. It was here that King Harold of England defeated the Viking King …

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4.61 km

Black Plantation

Forest

7.69 km

View of Wheat Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

fantastic quiet lanes with huge views

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9.99 km

Yapham Holds Farm Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

We used this campsite overnight. Nice hosts. Friendly and helpful. The site is quiet. There's all you need - good pitches, place to re-fill water, shower block/toilets etc. We set …

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12.8 km

Yapham

Highlight • Other

Wear a light if dark

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31.5 km

Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

The field to the north east of the road is the site of the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 25/09/1066, a turning point in English history. It was here that …

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

1.60 km

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km