Dales Bike Centre & Café – Richmond Town Centre loop from Middleton Tyas

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Richmond Town Centre loop from Middleton Tyas

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Richmond Town Centre loop from Middleton Tyas

03:42

53.7km

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.4 km for 136 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

9.29 km

View of Swaledale from Westfield

Highlight • Viewpoint

Early evening as the sun starts to set. Benches in Westfield looking over towards Reeth Road and Swaledale

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21.4 km

Irongate Plantation

Forest

23.1 km

Dales Bike Centre & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Food, cake, coffee, tea, cake, accommodation, bike hire, route suggestions, cake, an excellently stocked bike shop, and cake. Honestly, what more do you need?

The cafe is open 7 days …

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23.5 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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23.7 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to …

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24.5 km

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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46.2 km

Richmond Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries. Boasting …

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46.5 km

Bench and Shelter at Castle Ward Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

was welcome rest site in the wet weather

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46.5 km

Richmond Market Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.

Boasting …

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53.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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