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Apedale Beck Footbridge – The Bolton Arms loop from Great Britain

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Apedale Beck Footbridge – The Bolton Arms loop from Great Britain

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Apedale Beck Footbridge – The Bolton Arms loop from Great Britain

03:25

34.2km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: May 10, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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599 m

Apedale Beck Footbridge

Highlight • River

This pretty wooden footbridge spans the Apedale Beck stream and is surrounded by stunning foliage, especially lovely in the autumn when the leaves change colour.

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4.84 km

Apedale Road Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Feels very remote here, but you're not really far away from civilisation. Pick your route. North up a stiff climb to Greets Moss. West on Apedale Road on exquisite gravel. …

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10.2 km

Grovel Ascent

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.9 km

Descent Into Carperby

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the shooting hut it's a lightning 100m drop into Carperby. There's 3 gates, but if you are lucky they won't all be closed. It varies on the time of year.

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20.2 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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34.0 km

The Bolton Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great for a quick stop before visiting Castle Bolton

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34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

12.8 km

1.49 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

21.4 km

6.64 km

6.18 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Apedale Beck Footbridge – The Bolton Arms loop from Great Britain

Apedale Beck Footbridge

Apedale Road Bothy

Grovel Ascent

Descent Into Carperby

Askrigg to Reeth Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

The Bolton Arms

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