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Askham Richard & Bilbrough Brief

Copmanthorpe - Askham Richard - Bilbrough - Copmanthorpe

This is a short (7 miles) and fairly scenic ride.  It is a truncated version of the Healaugh loop with a couple of small diversions to take in scenic villages.

  1. Take Horseman Lane and Horseman Drive. Go right along Manor Heath.
  2. Use the Cycle path to cross the A64.
  3. Take the first exit on the roundabout.
  4. At the bottom of the hill take the left turn signed for Askham Richard.
  5. After a mile take the right turn to Askham Richard.
  6. Leave Askham Richard by the small road that leaves to the left, on the far side of the duck pond.
  7. Turn right at the T junction and after 200 yards take the left turn to Bilbrough.
  8. Another T junction is reached after a mile, turn left up the hill to Bilbrough.
  9. In the village turn right along Main Street.
  10. At the end of Main Street turn left and down to the Buckles Inn.
  11. Join the A64 cycle path towards York.
  12. When you reach the flyover junction re-trace your path back to the village centre.

Map of Route

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