{
  "name": "Sutton Bank",
  "slug": "a170-sutton-bank",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/a170-sutton-bank/",
  "summary": "The A170 runs 13.2 miles from Thirsk to Helmsley, climbing the 1-in-4 bank onto the western escarpment of the North York Moors.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A170"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "England",
    "start": {
      "name": "Thirsk",
      "lat": 54.232692,
      "lon": -1.343202
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Helmsley",
      "lat": 54.245962,
      "lon": -1.062189
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 13.2,
    "lengthKm": 21.2,
    "driveMinutes": 28,
    "corners": 10,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 25,
    "summitMetres": 302.9,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 6
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Severe 1-in-4 bank, no caravans",
    "Gliders overhead",
    "Steep descent"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "moorland",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Battle of Byland"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 119
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}