{
  "name": "Rosedale Chimney Bank",
  "slug": "rosedale-chimney-bank",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/rosedale-chimney-bank/",
  "summary": "A 1-in-3 climb out of Rosedale Abbey, 173 metres gained in just over a mile, with a hairpin near the top. Cyclists call it the Chain Breaker for a reason.",
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "England",
    "start": {
      "name": "Rosedale Abbey",
      "lat": 54.358025,
      "lon": -0.902019
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Hutton-le-Hole",
      "lat": 54.346141,
      "lon": -0.890339
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 1.2,
    "lengthKm": 1.9,
    "driveMinutes": 3,
    "corners": 8,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 33,
    "summitMetres": 261.4,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "expert",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 8
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "1-in-3 gradient",
    "Tight hairpin near summit",
    "Not suitable for caravans or HGVs"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "moorland",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Rosedale Incline Chimney",
    "Abbey Heads"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 20
  },
  "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": "2026-07-27"
}