John and Gill Hartas who have been using Rosedale Abbey Caravan Park for years, saying that the calm and peaceful nature of the area is what keeps them coming back (Image: Peter Harbour) There's loads of people prepared to go the extra mile and keep things going. She didn't have the kindest things to say about the cyclists that came to try Chimney Bank, saying that they tended just to stop off on their way to it, but she had only positive things to say about the village as a whole.
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Some accidents that she could recall included an off roader that nearly fell on its side in a "hair raising experience" and a wagon that was full of cattle food that "should have known better". She said that the dangers are known to locals, who tend to avoid it all costs when the temperature dips and there is a risk of slipping. "It's an experience and especially if you're not used to it." Those that have not seen it and head down it often arrived ashen-faced! One thing she makes sure to warn guests bringing their caravans is to avoid Chimney Bank on their way, saying: "We send out information saying 'don't follow your sat nav because it'll bring you down Chimney Bank'. Where we're from it's all flat roads so we thought we'd best keep it safe!Īnne Jones co-owner of Rosedale Caravan park in Rosedale Abbey (Image: Peter Harbour) I parked up and got out for some fresh air and to take in the amazing views and spoke to a couple who were visiting from Cambrdigeshire that had taken a six-mile detour just to avoid the route. That's not to say it's for everyone though. The drive was quite hairy at parts, with third gear being hardly attainable and an early sharp bend on one of the steepest sections nearly catching me out, but all in all making the less-than-a-mile to the top wasn't too challenging and the amazing view from its peak, named Bank Top, made up for any initial fears. The fact it was through the countryside and not one of the country's biggest cities also meant there was less concern about another car flying down in the opposite direction. Pictured is a warning sign in the village about the steepness of Chimney Hill, which has a maximum gradient of 33% (Image: Peter Harbour)īeing from Sheffield, I've navigated my fair share of steep inclines, so my clutch and gear manoeuvres were up to the task. The warnings against lorries and caravans from undertaking the route were stern but off I went up the hill, which has an average gradient of 13% and a maximum gradient of 1 in 3 (about 33%). Upon arriving in Rosedale Abbey I decided to first see what I was dealing with by trying out the hill in question, which heads up and out of Rosedale Abbey and connects it to the similarly charming Hutton-le-Hole. The eight mile trip from Pickering is an enchanting meander through the stunning North York Moors that shows off the best of the region. Read more: Yorkshire seaside banks on adrenaline sports and new hotels to bring thousands more visitors to quiet bayĪnd it's no surprise that the routes around the village are a cyclist's dream. The winding route down Chimney Bank and into Rosedale Abbey offers a heart-in-mouth moment before the village's delights can be enjoyed and is a challenge frequented by cyclists who call it 'The Chain Breaker' for its difficulty. But looming over all of this is Chimney Bank, one of the two steepest roads in England. The North Yorkshire village is adored by visitors for its quiet charm, splendid natural scenery and the peace of mind it provides through its lack of internet connection and abundance of nature.
The delightful village of Rosedale Abbey is known for many things.
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