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Middleton Tyas

Muker Village – Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent loop from Middleton Tyas

Hard

18

riders

Muker Village – Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent loop from Middleton Tyas

04:52

95.8km

1,430m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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15.4 km

Side Bank Wood

Forest

2

15.8 km

Swaledale Valley Road from Grinton

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful road which runs between Grinton in the west and the A6108 in the east. It follows the course of the River Swale along the valley, surrounded by dry stone walls, fields of sheep and wildflower verges.

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3

38.2 km

Oxnop Scar Climb (25% Gradient)

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the first 200m, you get a respite & a decision to make. Carry straight on up Moor Road to Oxnop Scar & Muker. This is a tough climb.

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4

42.6 km

Running parallel to the busier A684 this rolling road starts in Wensley & follows the valley for miles. Much the better option for cyclists as the traffic is light and views are great.

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5

46.2 km

Buttertubs Pass Climb from Hawes

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Also known as the ‘Cote de Buttertubs’ if you were watching the 2014 Tour. Don’t let its cutesy name fool you – this 4.5km ascent touches 17% in parts

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6

51.3 km

Buttertubs Pass Climb from Thwaite

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The harder (100 Climbs) side of this monster pass. Not the way the Tour de France did it...

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55.6 km

Mill Holme Meadow

Nature Reserve

8

56.9 km

Muker Village

Highlight • Pub

Muker Village, excellent all round facilities for cyclists and walkers
Muker Village Stores & Tea Shop and Farmers Arms pub close by.
Clean public toilets, 20p charge.
Defibrillator located outside toilets.

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57.9 km

Yellands Meadow

Nature Reserve

10

58.5 km

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Crossing from Wensleydale, this stunning road drops in a series of swoops and turns. The final 300 m is precipitous and gravel strewn through three tight turns. Caution very much …

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63.2 km

Rowleth Wood

Forest

12

88.7 km

Richmond Market Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.

Boasting …

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B

95.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.1 km

30.0 km

863 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

14.2 km

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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