Water Dale is a beautiful place to ride in either direction. Downhill towards Thixendale or up towards Leavening.

The road winds along right at the base of the deep sided vale so you really get a feel of the Yorkshire Wolds at its best. Highland Cattle are often grazed here which make a lovely additional sight.

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1. The Yorkshire Wolds loop from York

96.0km

04:21

680m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. The Yorkshire Wolds cycle route — North east loop from Driffield

102km

05:03

930m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Driffield loop to Garton Bottom, Water Dale & Thixendale — Yorkshire Wolds

77.1km

03:39

700m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Thixendale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Water Dale

1. The Yorkshire Wolds loop from York

2. The Yorkshire Wolds cycle route — North east loop from Driffield

3. Driffield loop to Garton Bottom, Water Dale & Thixendale — Yorkshire Wolds

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