Coverdale Valley – Coverdale Road loop from Carlton Town

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Coverdale Valley – Coverdale Road loop from Carlton Town

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Coverdale Valley – Coverdale Road loop from Carlton Town

01:41

16.9km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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5.26 km

Braithwaite Lead Smelt Mill Chimney

Highlight • Monument

This chimney was last used in the 1870s, breathing out lead and sulphur dioxide vapours... air is cleaner now around here! Back then, peat, wood and coal were the fuel for the process of smelting.

There is an information plaque on the side of the chimney, with some more interesting facts about this small smelting mill. Interesting stuff, but I am glad these things are out of operation these days!

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6.60 km

Fox & Hounds

Highlight • Pub

Quaint and traditional internally. A few picnic tables are located at the front which look out onto the village green

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6.66 km

West Burton Village Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A great little shop and tea room to stock up on fluids and snacks

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8.63 km

Morpeth Wood

Forest

16.0 km

Coverdale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Spanning from Wensleydale to Park Rash Pass, Coverdale is a stunning dale. The River Cover gently meanders down through the green valley sides as the dale extends into the horizon. Don't be surprised if you see a herd of wild deer galloping through the trees.

Along the way, you will find Middleham racing stable and West Crafton village with a pretty 15th century Manor House that was once home to Mary Queen of Scotland's husband.

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16.3 km

Carlton Motte

Highlight • Monument

This motte, just at the back of the Foresters Arms Inn, might be easily missed (personally, I spot stuff like this a mile or more away...). It dates back to the 11th or 12th century and was possibly built as an 'outlier' of the original William's Hill castle in Middleham.

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16.4 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind in your face. It can be very, very strong. I swear there is a Venturi effect!

If you are nearing Middleham around midday, expect to see dozens of racehorses returning from the gallops. Please take care & be patient if necessary.

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