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Masham

Bolton Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Masham

Hard

11

riders

Bolton Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Masham

05:40

89.0km

940m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

362 m

Masham

Highlight • Other

Lovely Yorkshire town with an excellent marketplace, masham bakery and 2 breweries. We visited the black sheep brewery briefly and were rewarded with Holy Grail Ale, delicious

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2

6.61 km

Church of St Mary

Highlight • Historical Site

3

52.3 km

Bolton Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fun fact: It's where James proposed to Hellen on All Creatures Great And Small. Even if you don't want to propose enjoy the castle, the gardens and the falconeer show.

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4

53.8 km

Castle Bolton

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from Thorseby Bridleway

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5

55.4 km

Redmire Station

Highlight • Structure

Private rail network. Could be a great way to get to this area for walks.

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59.5 km

Thowker Corner SSSI

Nature Reserve

7

63.0 km

Leyburn Town Centre

Highlight • Other

8

66.9 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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9

77.0 km

Jervaulx Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Great spot to start Jervaulx-Thornton Steward loop

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77.4 km

Abbey Hill Plantation

Forest

83.9 km

Sergeant Bank Plantation

Forest

B

89.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.4 km

11.5 km

3.05 km

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

36.5 km

2.21 km

602 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 3 July

20°C

16°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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