Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Start point

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7.78 km

Old Pickhill Rash

Forest

8.05 km

Dalton Lane Trail

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This whole section is VERY muddy after wet weather, looks to be heavily used by horses and has no surface dressing at all.

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13.5 km

Wetherby Bridge and Weir on the River Wharfe

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Strolled down to the river there were some very brave people paddling down there

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15.3 km

Wetherby Railway Path

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Really flat, smooth route between Wetherby and Spofforth along the old railway track. Mostly part of National Cycle Route 67.

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20.5 km

Christmas Tree Track

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Part of the wetherby red kite route and a fairly easy section before you take in some of the climbs in the second half of the loop

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22.2 km

Sicklinghall Singletrack

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Rutted up but fun at speed

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23.6 km

Valley Descent Path

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Easy descent to valley floor - watch out for larger rocks!

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24.7 km

Old Wives Wood

Forest

24.8 km

Descent to the River

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Flying single track down to the valley floor. Gets pretty narrow at points and keep an eye out for walkers

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25.6 km

Woodhall Bridge

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Great bridge over the river Wharfe. Nice place to stop to catch your breath before the climb up out of the valley

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29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

8.28 km

5.53 km

4.88 km

1.57 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

11.5 km

8.56 km

5.17 km

2.60 km

2.00 km

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 16 December

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