From historic cities to rolling hills – cycle the Way of the Roses

Your first day along the Way of the Roses reveals the region's inspiring history and beauty. Today’s route takes you to ancient castles which tell gruesome tales, through idyllic green countryside, rolling hills, mystical underground caves and into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.



Starting from the Way… read more

Leading 20 miles (33.5 km) through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, the second leg of the Way of the Roses is a pleasant ride through some of the most beautiful countryside in the North of England.



Your journey begins in Clapham, a pretty Yorkshire Dales village. The route follows a cycle path which runs… read more

Magnificent hills, delicious afternoon tea, quaint Yorkshire villages, and beautiful countryside await on stage 3.



Leaving from Hetton, you continue further into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, passing the idyllic Cracoe hamlet and carving through the Skelterton, Carden, Butter Haw and Langerton Yorkshire… read more

If you're interested in history, stage 4 of the Way of the Roses will fascinate you. Today, you pass ancient moorland rock formations, UNESCO World Heritage sites brimming with history, and stunning cathedrals dating back to the 7th century.



Before leaving Pateley Bridge, I recommend stocking up on snacks… read more

Having left the hills of the Yorkshire Dales firmly behind, stage 5 is pleasantly flat with only 328 feet (100 m) of climbing spread over 23 miles (38 km).



Setting off from Boroughbridge, you cycle through pretty countryside on quiet lanes through Lower and Upper Dunsforth and Great Ouseburn.



To cross… read more

Ancient battlefields, patchwork fields, tree-lined country lanes, and flowing rivers await on stage 6 of the Way of the Roses.



Leaving the bustling city of York behind you, you pass through the green flatlands of East Yorkshire. The picturesque nature is calm, with plenty of wildlife such as red kites… read more

Your day begins in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds at Hutton Cranswick. As you continue through the quiet countryside along lanes, you notice that the landscape slowly changes as you head towards the coast.



Passing the village of Skerne that sits quietly amongst green farmland, you descend into Tibthorpe… read more

This is the full route of the Way of the Roses, a fantastic coast to coast cycle route that leads through dramatic landscapes.



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