Grinton Moor is a testing 1.9 mile (3 km) climb from Grinton village in the direction of Leyburn. After climbing sharply out of the village, you will gently wind through the stunning moorside. The climb is well-known in the cycling world as it featured in the first stage of the Tour de France in 2014. The average gradient is seven per cent and the road climbs up to 659 feet (200 metres).

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February 15, 2026

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A classic stretch of high Pennine moorland, shaped by centuries of lead‑mining, with old hushes, spoil heaps, and trackways still etched into the heather. The moor forms part of the Reeth–Grinton–Harkerside upland block, giving wide, open views over Swaledale. Spectacular under a layer of snow in winter.

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1. Buttertubs Pass – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Hawes

56.8km

03:54

950m

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2. Bolton Castle – Grinton Moor loop from Redmire

26.5km

02:41

690m

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3. Harkerside Moor – High Harker Hill Trail loop from Bellerby

46.9km

04:20

860m

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

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Elevation 410 m

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Location: Grinton, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Grinton Moor

1. Buttertubs Pass – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Hawes

2. Bolton Castle – Grinton Moor loop from Redmire

3. Harkerside Moor – High Harker Hill Trail loop from Bellerby

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