Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.46 km

Skipton Castle

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My first visit after cycling by numerous times.
Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman …

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9.88 km

Inmire Lathe

Archaeological Site

14.3 km

Quiet Lane to Skipton via Halton East

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Lovely quiet road through the fields

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16.5 km

Bolton Priory Ruins

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A really popular place to visit right on the river with huge estate grounds around the 12th century monastery ruins for beautiful walks and family days out.

From Skipton there's …

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19.2 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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Excellent route if you're looking for a 100 miler that doesn't have too many hard ascents but plenty of lumpy scenic and quiet back roads. Also an excellent cafe in …

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19.7 km

Langbar Hill Climb

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A challenging climb to Langbar village. Great views are the reward.

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20.8 km

Stawberry Bank Wood

Forest

22.2 km

Back Road to Bolton Abbey

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Lovely tea room and if you book in advance you get a discount

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25.6 km

Common Holme Lane

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lovely bit of rolling road out of Ilkley

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26.5 km

Old Ilkley Bridge

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The Old Ilkley Bridge is a packhorse bridge over the River Wharfe. It was built in 1675 to replace the ford which took the Roman road across the water. It …

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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

3.78 km

1.43 km

537 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

15.0 km

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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