Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 7, 2026

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Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 11.8 km for 158 m

After 24.4 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

View of Wath and Nidderdale Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.24 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

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14.0 km

Teatherah Wood

Forest

14.8 km

View from the Bridge over the Stream in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Other

16.5 km

Scar House Dam

Highlight • Structure

18.1 km

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great scenery and impressive dam. The little café has limited opening times and is cash only. Also a nice place for a walk and apparently some good mountain biking around here.

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26.8 km

Middlesmoor Climb (25% Gradient)

Highlight • Cycleway

31.9 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a little viewpoint opposite the car park. Apparently also quite good for bird watching.

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39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

13.4 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

37.6 km

900 m

448 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 January

7°C

4°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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