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: November 6, 2025

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.76 km

Descent to Old Mine

Highlight • Climb

23.8 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight • Climb

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 …

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31.6 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Tempting to smash through this great gravel section, especially with the prevailing wind at your back. Pause a while if you can to appreciate the vista (and the likely solitude).

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46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

12.3 km

374 m

146 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

9.94 km

3.22 km

2.36 km

Elevation

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