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The Devil's Arrows – Aldwark Bridge loop from Ripon

Hard

5.0

(1)

32

riders

The Devil's Arrows – Aldwark Bridge loop from Ripon

06:00

104km

450m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.77 km

Bench by the Stream in Bishop Monkton

Highlight • River

A perfect place to sit and and have a rest in a beautiful North Yorkshire village.

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8.83 km

Dordy Flats Wood

Forest

3

15.9 km

The Devil's Arrows

Highlight • Monument

The Devil's Arrows are three standing stones just outside Boroughbridge and next to the A1. The stones are millstone grit, thought to have been sourced at Plumpton Rocks near Knaresborough, …

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4

16.8 km

Boroughbridge Weir and Canal

Highlight • River

Nice picnic stop - only a short ride into the town with a good selection of shops

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5

76.9 km

Aldwark Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Please note that at the time of writing this bridge is closed to all traffic including cyclists.

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77.8 km

Boat Lane Plantation

Forest

7

78.6 km

Ouse Gill Beck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stop to admire a view that Anne Bronte sketched. Check out the info board with loads of great history and facts about local wildlife.

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8

79.6 km

Bike friendly village shop coffee flapjack lovely owners

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9

86.9 km

Arkendale Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Take 10 minutes to rest on the bench (and have a coffee if you brought your flask).

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10

102 km

Church of St Michael and All Angels

Highlight • Historical Site

St Michael and All Angels' Church, Littlethorpe is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Littlethorpe, North Yorkshire England.

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B

104 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

102 km

1.12 km

643 m

361 m

261 m

Surfaces

93.1 km

10.5 km

465 m

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 21 May

24°C

12°C

17 %

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