Lumpy ride to Ampleforth

This is another new route and is a bit longer than originally planned due to the road closure in Gilling. We get round that by going to Hovingham via Crayke and Brandsby, then taking a little road through to Gilling (but not the off road track you will be pleased to hear!) Back on the main road to Oswaldkirk but only halfway up the bank this time, turning left to Ampleforth. A steady climb up to the school and then downhill nearly all the way to the village, where a new coffee shop awaits. Alternatively we could go on to Byland Abbey tea-rooms, but there is a sharp climb out of Ampleforth either way! Home via Coxwold and Husthwaite.