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Last updated: September 24, 2025

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1. Denton Moor – Red Gate Trail loop from Blubberhouses

19.9km

01:43

390m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Pately Bridge loop — Nidderdale

41.6km

03:12

790m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Foot of the Descent – Royal Oak Pub loop from Pateley Bridge

22.3km

01:29

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Scar House Reservoir – Scar House Descent loop from Pateley Bridge

35.2km

02:22

440m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Foot of the Descent – View of Nidderdale loop from Bewerley

17.9km

01:23

390m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Thruscross Reservoir

1. Denton Moor – Red Gate Trail loop from Blubberhouses

2. Pately Bridge loop — Nidderdale

3. Foot of the Descent – Royal Oak Pub loop from Pateley Bridge

4. View of Scar House Reservoir – Scar House Descent loop from Pateley Bridge

5. Foot of the Descent – View of Nidderdale loop from Bewerley

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