Cleveland Wheelers Castleton 50 Challenge
Note that this year (2024) we have a new route. The start is now from Great Ayton and the finish is in Ingleby Greenhow.
The change has been made because there no longer a cafe in Castleton.
See the route details below.
SUMMARY
When: See the Ride Programme
Distance: 50 miles, 3700 ft of climbing. Four hours cut off time.
Entry Fee: There is no charge, it’s free to enter.
Start: High Green Car Park, Great Ayton.
Route: Great Ayton, Easby, Ingleby Greenhow, Clay Bank, Chop Gate, Bilsdale, Helmsley, Kirbymoorside, Hutton le Hole, Blakey Ridge, Dibble Bridge, Hob Hole, Kildale, Battersby, Ingleby Greenhow.
Finish: At the Ingleby Greenhow sign just over the brow of Stone Stoup Hill.
Signing Off Sheet: The Dudley Arms, Ingleby Greenhow.
NOTE
- Anyone is welcome to enter this ride on the understanding that they do so at their own risk. Please be aware, however, it is not a Sportive. There is no mechanical backup, there are no waymarks on the course nor are there any refreshment stations. Riders need to be familiar with the route, carry their own food and drink and be able to deal with any mechanical problems arising.
ROUTE DETAILS
An interactive route map can be viewed here which also shows the profile. There are also facilities for downloading the route onto GPS units.
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