Sutton Bank
A170Thirsk to Helmsley · England
Distance13.2mi · 21 km
Drive time28 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MoorlandValley
A dramatic escarpment climb with one of the great views in England.
The A170 scales Sutton Bank at the western edge of the North York Moors, a steep 1-in-4 climb to a viewpoint James Herriot called the finest in England. Caravans are banned on the bank; drop to a low gear and don't stop on the climb.
Where it runs
ThirskStart · England
HelmsleyEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners10bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient25%≈ 1-in-4
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb343 mtotal ascent
Summit299 mhighest point · 981 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
266 m rangeKnow before you go
- Severe 1-in-4 bank, no caravans
- Gliders overhead
- Steep descent
Sources
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