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Swale Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Grinton Lodge

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Grinton

Swale Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Grinton Lodge

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Swale Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Grinton Lodge

01:57

20.4km

420m

Cycling

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 27, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Parking

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1.75 km

Harkerside Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steady climb above Long Scar onto Harkerside Moor takes you to the highest point in the ride, and it's here that you are rewarded with the furthest reaching views …

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8.65 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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11.5 km

Swale Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

We have made a full video of the route so you can judge whether it is suitable:

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14.1 km

Swale Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a lovely new riverside route, designed to be family friendly running from Reeth to Gunnerside.

There are no tricky sections (although if it's dry the gravel can get …

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18.5 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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18.6 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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19.5 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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20.3 km

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot to park if you want to explore the many options for riding in the area.

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

4.76 km

2.86 km

699 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

2.74 km

2.18 km

1.99 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

23°C

11°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Swale Trail – Grinton Moor loop from Grinton Lodge

Harkerside Moor

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Swale Trail

Swale Trail

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Grinton Moor

YHA Grinton Lodge

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

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