Mountain biking around Arkendale is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Arkendale, here are the best rides!

Otter Bridge – Smeltbakes Dessert Café loop from Staveley	Intermediate 03:29 49.5km
Brick Kiln Plantation – Brown Hill Wood loop from Eastfield	Easy 01:34 23.9km
Ripley Castle loop from The Pastures	Easy 01:12 20.5km
North Yorkshire Countryside loop from Knaresborough	Intermediate 02:34 38.2km

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Otter Bridge – Smeltbakes Dessert Café loop from Staveley
03:29
49.5km
14.2km/h
670m
670m
Intermediate
5.0
(6)
41
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Brick Kiln Plantation – Brown Hill Wood loop from Eastfield
01:34
23.9km
15.3km/h
240m
240m
Easy
5.0
(1)
19
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ripley Castle loop from The Pastures
01:12
20.5km
17.1km/h
170m
170m
Easy
5.0
(2)
14
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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North Yorkshire Countryside loop from Knaresborough
02:34
38.2km
14.9km/h
200m
200m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.