Nunnington Hall to Bransdale cycle loop trail
Yorkshire
Discover this 32-mile scenic cycle ride through the North York Moors National Park, Bransdale and Helmsley in Yorkshire making the most of Nunnington Hall as your base.
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Nunnington HallStart point
Nunnington Hall, grid ref: SE6703679492Trail information
Difficulty
ModerateFull trail
DistanceMiles: 31.7 (km: 50.72)Check opening times
The trail can be followed anytime. Please check opening times at Nunnington Hall to plan your visit and for access to the car park and other facilities.
Total stages: 10
Total stages: 10
Start point
Nunnington Hall, grid ref: SE6703679492
Stage 1
Turn left out of Nunnington Hall and over the bridge to follow The Ave.
Stage 2
Turn left at the crossroads and left again at West Ness.
Stage 3
Turn left and cross the River Wye.
Stage 4
At the T-junction turn left onto Moor Lane and through Welburn.
Stage 5
Cross the A170 and turn right and then right again.
Stage 6
Turn left onto Starfits Lane and left at Fadmoor.
Stage 7
Continue north and turn left into Bransdale Road through Cockayne.
Stage 8
Return south down Cowhouse Bank to Helmsley.
Stage 9
Turn left onto the A170 and right into Acres Lane towards Harome.
Stage 10
Keep right on Riccal Moor Lane, turning right to return to Nunnington Hall.
Have a stretch in the garden before heading home | © National Trust Images/Robert Morris End point
Nunnington Hall, grid ref: SE6703679492
Trail map
Nunnington Hall to Bransdale cycle loop trail map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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