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North Yorkshire

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

The best cycling routes in North Yorkshire

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Cycling in North Yorkshire is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Yorkshire And The Humber. So you can find your perfect North Yorkshire bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

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1. Buttertubs Pass & Oxnop Scar loop from Hawes — Yorkshire Dales National Park

36.5km

02:36

720m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(27)

378

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2. Robin Hood's Bay & Whitby loop from Scarborough — North York Moors National Park

74.3km

05:27

750m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Adderstone GREEN Trail (full trail) — Dalby Forest

18.3km

01:30

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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191

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4. Tan Hill Inn & Gunnerside loop from Grinton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

46.0km

03:18

840m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(10)

175

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5. Robin Hood's Bay on the cinder track loop from Whitby — North York Moors National Park

26.4km

01:53

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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155

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6. Ingleton & the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Settle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

53.3km

03:47

750m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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106

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7. Adderstone GREEN Trail (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest

12.6km

01:03

100m

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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108

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8. Ellerburn GREEN Trail — Dalby Forest

5.46km

00:31

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 1a Scarborough to Ravenscar — North York Moors National Park

17.2km

01:22

190m

40m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. E-Xplorer GREEN E-Bike Trail — Dalby Forest

17.2km

01:39

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in North Yorkshire

1. Buttertubs Pass & Oxnop Scar loop from Hawes — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Robin Hood's Bay & Whitby loop from Scarborough — North York Moors National Park

3. Adderstone GREEN Trail (full trail) — Dalby Forest

4. Tan Hill Inn & Gunnerside loop from Grinton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

5. Robin Hood's Bay on the cinder track loop from Whitby — North York Moors National Park

6. Ingleton & the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Settle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

7. Adderstone GREEN Trail (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest

8. Ellerburn GREEN Trail — Dalby Forest

9. Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 1a Scarborough to Ravenscar — North York Moors National Park

10. E-Xplorer GREEN E-Bike Trail — Dalby Forest

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