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Grinton Moor – Harkerside Moor loop from Reeth

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Grinton

Grinton Moor – Harkerside Moor loop from Reeth

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Grinton Moor – Harkerside Moor loop from Reeth

01:27

14.6km

400m

Cycling

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: May 10, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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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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151 m

Grinton Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to …

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1.01 km

YHA Grinton Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the southern slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, and just a 10 minute walk from the village of Grinton.

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1.88 km

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot to park if you want to explore the many options for riding in the area.

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2.32 km

Grinton Lead Smelt Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a ruined lead mining and processing site, here on Cogden Moor. It was built around 1820, and is the best preserved such site in the Dales (which is …

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3.94 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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4.79 km

Harkerside Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steady climb above Long Scar onto Harkerside Moor takes you to the highest point in the ride, and it's here that you are rewarded with the furthest reaching views …

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9.61 km

View of Swaledale

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

4.40 km

1.69 km

154 m

Surfaces

8.84 km

3.45 km

1.38 km

949 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

22°C

12°C

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Grinton Moor – Harkerside Moor loop from Reeth

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Grinton Moor

YHA Grinton Lodge

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

Grinton Lead Smelt Mill

Grinton Moor

Harkerside Moor

View of Swaledale

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