Whether you're a beginner or more experienced rider, our cycle trails give you access to miles of bridleways, roads and tracks across the North York Moors. Our cycle trails use a mixture of natural and man made trails, similar to those found in a purpose built trail centre. Children can gain confidence on the purpose-built bike skills area. Plus, we've got a bike wash to end the day with a clean set of wheels.
Mountain biking trails:
- Cliff - family friendly 3 mile 'green' circular off-road cycle trail, mostly level, part of which follows the famous cliff edge.
- Fort - 7.5 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. A shorter loop of 5.5 miles avoids the ascent/descent and is suitable for families. The Fort route also includes part of the Cliff Trail along the cliff edge.
- Drovers - add a little more distance and variety without increasing the difficulty on the 'blue' 10 mile figure of eight trail which passes High Paradise Farm for refreshments.
- Paradise - a 17.5 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.
Gravel Explorer routes:
- Moorland Meander - Capturing the wild, open feel of the North York Moors – predominantly remains on ‘Top of the Rock’. 15 miles (25kms) Easy
- Rievaulx Raider - 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. 24 miles (38kms) Moderate
- Hambleton Horizon - 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, 30 miles (50kms) Moderate/Hard
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.
Find out more about cycling events happening across the North York Moors.
Sutton Bank Bikes
The independently operated Sutton Bank Bikes is open Friday - Monday (and longer in school holidays) for training and skills courses, repair and servicing, and a fully stocked cycle shop. Bike hire is also available from 10am-4pm but please call
Please share with care
Large parts of our routes make use of existing bridleways that are shared with walkers and horse riders. Please consider other users, and expect to come across some gates too. See our full share with care messaging to make the most of your North York Moors' experience.
The pump track and family-friendly cycle trail that doubles as a cyclocross track are part of the Sutton Bank National Park Centre: Gateway to the North York Moors project, funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas.