National Cycle Route 166 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NCN Route 166 |
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Route 166 in the Yorkshire Wolds near Fordon
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| Length | 61 km (38 mi) |
| Designation | UK National Cycle Network |
| Trailheads | Kirkham (west) to Hunmanby (east) |
| Use | Cycling |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation gain/loss | 535 metres (1,760 ft) gain 510 metres (1,670 ft) loss |
| Highest point | Settrington Beacon, 201 m (659 ft) |
| Lowest point | Menethorpe, 20 m (66 ft) |
| Waymark |  |
NCN Route 166 is a special cycling path in the Yorkshire Wolds area of England. It is part of the National Cycle Network, a huge group of cycling routes across the UK. This route connects the towns of Kirkham and Hunmanby. It was opened in 2011 and is clearly marked with signs, making it easy to follow.
Route 166 is also one of five routes that make up the longer Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route. This bigger route is about 146 miles (235 km) long.
Exploring NCN Route 166
This cycling route is about 61 kilometers (38 miles) long. It takes you along quiet country roads, so you can enjoy the scenery. The route starts in the west at Kirkham, North Yorkshire. Here, it connects with another cycling path called NCN 167.
As you cycle east, you will pass through several interesting places. These include the town of Norton-on-Derwent and villages like Settrington, Duggleby, Kirby Grindalythe, Sledmere, Weaverthorpe, and Foxholes. The route finishes in the east at Hunmanby, where it meets NCN Route 1.
Hills and Challenges on the Route
The Yorkshire Wolds area is known for its rolling hills, not flat land. This means you will experience both uphill climbs and downhill rides. Along the whole route, you will climb a total of about 535 meters (1,755 feet). You will also go downhill for about 510 meters (1,673 feet).
If you are cycling east, some of the steeper hills are when you climb from Foxholes and from Settrington. Near Settrington, the route goes up a steep hillside called a scarp slope. This climb takes you to the highest point of the route, called Settrington Beacon. The village of Settrington is about 50 meters (164 feet) above sea level. From there, the route climbs to about 200 meters (656 feet) over just 3 kilometers (1.9 miles).
If you are cycling west, the climbs are usually gentler. These are called dip slopes. The only big challenge when heading west is the climb from Duggleby up to Settrington Beacon.
Connecting to Other Routes
NCN Route 166 connects with other important cycling routes:
- NCN 167 at Kirkham
- NCN 1 at Hunmanby
Route 166 is an important part of the larger Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route. This bigger route also includes:
