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Gunnerside New Bridge – Swale Trail loop from Redmire

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Grinton

Gunnerside New Bridge – Swale Trail loop from Redmire

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Gunnerside New Bridge – Swale Trail loop from Redmire

02:56

31.2km

740m

Expert 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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2025

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530 m in total

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874 m

YHA Grinton Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the southern slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, and just a 10 minute walk from the village of Grinton.

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2

1.84 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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3

2.68 km

Fallen Scar

Forest

4

3.58 km

Reeth Swing Bridge

Highlight • River

Despite its name, the Reeth Swing Bridge does not actually swing. Nonetheless, it is a pretty bridge spanning the River Swathe. Built in 1920, the original bridge was destroyed after …

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5

7.23 km

View of Swaledale

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

10.2 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Tempting to smash through this great gravel section, especially with the prevailing wind at your back. Pause a while if you can to appreciate the vista (and the likely solitude).

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7

18.1 km

Gunnerside Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Enjoy the descent into Gunnerside followed by tea and scones. Cards and Cash accepted outdoor seating so you can keep an eye on your bikes!

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8

18.6 km

Gunnerside New Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in the early 1830s as a way of providing employment for the people affected by the depression in the lead mining industry. The bridge was washed away in and rebuilt.

It carries the B6270 over the river Swale.

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9

22.6 km

Swale Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great ride with some stunning scenery . continue on the pennine way when you get to the end of the trail to arrive at Tan Hill the highest in pub in England.

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31.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

12.7 km

4.52 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

15.5 km

6.52 km

5.22 km

3.96 km

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Highest point (470 m)

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