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

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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43 m

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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887 m

Fallen Scar

Forest

7.07 km

Swale Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

We have made a full video of the route so you can judge whether it is suitable:

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11.0 km

Built in the early 1830s as a way of providing employment for the people affected by the depression in the lead mining industry. The bridge was washed away in and rebuilt.

It carries the B6270 over the river Swale.

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11.5 km

Gunnerside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Enjoy the descent into Gunnerside followed by tea and scones. Cards and Cash accepted outdoor seating so you can keep an eye on your bikes!

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13.1 km

Rowleth Wood

Forest

17.8 km

Swale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a lovely new riverside route, designed to be family friendly running from Reeth to Gunnerside.

There are no tricky sections (although if it's dry the gravel can get …

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.00 km

2.92 km

1.42 km

Surfaces

8.78 km

7.01 km

3.29 km

3.11 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 21 April

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