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Swale Trail – View Over Swaledale loop from Askrigg

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Askrigg

Swale Trail – View Over Swaledale loop from Askrigg

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Swale Trail – View Over Swaledale loop from Askrigg

03:40

44.2km

1,190m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 10, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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382 m

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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3.35 km

Askrigg to Reeth Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Climb

Immediately steep after you leave the Leyburn Road, turn right after 600 m / 1,970 ft (which will probably take the better part of 5 mins!) towards the Fleak & …

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4.45 km

Top of The Fleak

Highlight • Summit

Climbing out of Swaledale to Askrigg, this is one of the tougest local climbs with stunning views for the moments when not chewing the handlebars. A series of ramps climb …

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8.80 km

View of Swaledale

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ride up to the summit of The Fleak is one of the toughest around. The views down to the valley are well worth it. A bonus is that this …

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9.17 km

Feetham Holme SSSI

Nature Reserve

12.6 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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20.5 km

Pinseat Moonscape

Highlight • Trail

Otherwordly location accessed by excellent gravel from either direction.

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22.2 km

Level House

Ruins

23.7 km

Ruins

28.1 km

Park Hall Meadows

Nature Reserve

33.3 km

Ruins and Shelters above Swaledale

Highlight • Structure

A little off the main route but this small punchy climb to the shelters offers a great view of the valley bellow.

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35.9 km

View Over Swaledale

Highlight • Natural

Great gravel & stunning views.

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44.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

16.1 km

Surfaces

22.8 km

15.8 km

4.82 km

865 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 3 August

21°C

13°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2024,Grinton Moor and Great Pinseat

I started this ride from a Bunk Barn at Low Row, so it was pretty much into a hill climb on a narrow road. However, height quickly gained and soon riding on Grinton Moor which as exceptional. Infact the whole ride was..Most people might start this ride from the Dales Bike Centre. Bike shop, cafe, toilets, carparking in one place. …

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Swale Trail – View Over Swaledale loop from Askrigg

Oxnop Scar Climb (25% Gradient)

Askrigg to Reeth Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Top of The Fleak

View of Swaledale

Swale Trail

Pinseat Moonscape

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