ROUTES

We pride ourselves on having an extensive trail network within the North York Moors National Park. We have routes suitable for kids learning to ride, a skills loop, an extensive pump track, family loops, cross country routes, a red graded trail and gravel route options.

Distances from 250m upto 50km.

There are tea room stops on a number of our routes at High Paradise Farm and Hawnby Stores and Tea Room.

We also have The Truffled Hog cafe right next door to power up your energy before or after your ride.

*Please check all cafe opening hours to avoid disappointment.

PURPOSE-BUILT, ALL WEATHER CYCLING TRACKS

Our pump track offers the thrills of riding a loop of banked turns and rollers. The family cycle trail is a 2.5km figure-of-eight and provides a longer and wider start to the existing Cliff Trail. Families can to ride side-by-side through woodland, as well as providing better access for those using adapted cycles such as handcycles. It also doubles as a cyclocross track for some competitive events during autumn and winter.

Please find route plans below for our trail network and discover even more on the North York Moors page. 

FULL COLLECTION

CLIFF TRAIL - GREEN 3.5 MILES

Family friendly 3.5 mile 'green' circular off-road cycle trail, mostly level, part of which follows the famous cliff edge.

FORT SHORT - BLUE 6 MILES

A shorter loop of 6 miles avoiding the ascent/descent of the long Fort and is suitable for families. The Fort route also includes part of the Cliff Trail along the cliff edge.

FORT LONG - BLUE 9 MILES

A 9 mile 'blue' trail with 361m ascent/descent (70% stone, 30% natural surface) runs out past the site of the Iron Age fort at Boltby Scar.

DROVERS TRAIL - BLUE 11 MILES

Add a little more distance and variety without increasing the difficulty on the 'blue' 11 mile figure of eight trail which passes High Paradise Farm for refreshments.

PARADISE TRAIL - RED 18 MILES

An 18 mile 'red' trail for experienced mountain bikers, through some of the most breath-taking scenery in the National Park. Expect a few technical features and a steep climb or two.

SUTTON BANK GRAVEL AND EXPLORER ROUTES

Discover the untamed beauty of the North York Moors with these new gravel explorer cycling adventures! Designed for mountain bikes and hybrids, our Explorer routes take you deep into hidden landscapes—across open moorland, through forest tracks, and into peaceful valleys where time slows down and cake is always within reach.

These three routes offer a true taste of off-road riding in the North York Moors - start your adventure at Sutton Bank National Park Centre and drop into Sutton Bank Bikes to get your route guide and cycling essentials!

MOORLAND MEANDER - 25KM EASY

Capturing the wild, open feel of the North York Moors – predominantly remains on ‘Top of the Rock’. The route heads out north starting on the Fort Trail then onto the Cleveland Way past High Paradise Farm. At the crossroads of Kepwick bank, the route turns east along champagne gravel through Little Moor atop the moorland plateau towards Arden Hall before heading south, returning back to the start, around 200m of climbing.

RIEVAULX RAIDER - 38KM MODERATE

Inspired by Rievaulx Abbey and the area’s rich monastic history, enjoy the ebb and flow of pedalling within the River Rye watershed to Rievaulx. Start-off by following the Fort trail and then onto the Cleveland Way through Boltby Forest before turning down into Hawnby, one of the first villages in England to become a Dark Skies Friendly Community. The return involves climbing back up Nettle Dale through pastureland via Old Byland back to the start, around 600m of climbing.

 

HAMBLETON HORIZON - 50KM MODERATE/HARD

Starting from Sutton Bank National Park Centre, this 50km gravel route is a rewarding journey along the former Drovers' Road, following the dramatic Cleveland Way escarpment to Osmotherley. The return leg winds through the lower edges of the hills via Kepwick and Boltby Forest, before a final blast past the famous “Finest View in England.”

With 865m of elevation gain over 50km, expect steady climbs, gentle descents and a true taste of North York Moors off-road cycling.