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B1257 Helmsley to Stokesley

One of the finest and most challenging B-roads in the North York Moors, climbing over the moorland ridge via Clay Bank with panoramic views and an exhilarating variety of fast and technical sections.

WhereHelmsley, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · North
RoadB1257 Helmsley to Stokesley
RouteHelmsley → Stokesley
Distance20 miles · 32 km · ~43 min drive
Characterscenic, moorland, technical, B-road
OpeningPublic road, open year-round; popular route across the moors so can carry tourist traffic in summer; stop at Clay Bank car park for moorland views
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