Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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977 m

View of Wath and Nidderdale Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.09 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

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7.44 km

View of Scar House Reservoir in the Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.48 km

The Yorke Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub for a bite to eat, drink or place to rest your head.

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10.8 km

Lofthouse War Memorial

Highlight • Settlement

The village is located in Upper Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. It is a quiet place that is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

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14.6 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a little viewpoint opposite the car park. Apparently also quite good for bird watching.

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21.6 km

Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The bridge at Pateley Bridge is a Grade-II listed 18th century structure with three segmental arches - rather impressive. Completely central in the town (or is it a bigger village?... …

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21.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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21.6 km

352 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

311 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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View of Wath and Nidderdale Countryside

Gouthwaite Reservoir

View of Scar House Reservoir in the Nidderdale National Landscape

The Yorke Arms

Lofthouse War Memorial

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Stone Bridge, Pateley Bridge

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