Mountain biking around Colsterdale 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 Colsterdale, here are the best rides!

Swinton Bivouac loop — Yorkshire Dales	Easy 00:28 4.71km
Carle Fell Road – Scar House Descent loop from Lofthouse	Intermediate 01:33 17.3km
Castle Motte loop from Carlton	Intermediate 01:41 17.0km
Apedale Road Bothy – Bolton Castle loop from Middleham	Intermediate 02:25 30.8km

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Swinton Bivouac loop — Yorkshire Dales
00:28
4.71km
10.0km/h
140m
140m
Easy
2.0
(1)
4
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Carle Fell Road – Scar House Descent loop from Lofthouse
01:33
17.3km
11.2km/h
450m
450m
Intermediate
3.5
(4)
20
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Castle Motte loop from Carlton
01:41
17.0km
10.1km/h
490m
490m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
28
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Apedale Road Bothy – Bolton Castle loop from Middleham
02:25
30.8km
12.8km/h
510m
510m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
12
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.