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 3, 2025

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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1.78 km

Ripon Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The gothic Ripon Cathedral dates from the 7th century founded by Scottish monks in 662 but refounded as a Benedictine monastery in 672. Previously Ripon Minster, it became a cathedral …

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7.71 km

Crow Wood

Forest

20.3 km

Masham Bridge is a grade II listed building over the River Ure. It replaced an ancient bridge in 1754

There are lovely tree-lined views in either direction as it takes the A6108 into Masham or out towards Low Burton Hall.

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20.9 km

Masham Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Masham (pronounced Massam) has a Georgian market square at its centre, home to many independent business, pubs and the town hall.

Both Black Sheep Brewery and Theakstons Brewery are located …

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23.2 km

Masham Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Steady climb out of the town. Made a bit tricky if you have cafe legs after stopping in Masham.

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35.0 km

View of the North York Moors from Dallow Moor

Highlight • Natural

amazing 360 views on a beautiful day - you can even see the Kilburn Horse way off in the distance

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45.2 km

Brimham Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place whether visiting the rocks or not, with excellent views out over Nidderdale and beyond. Nice, lumpy, flowing roads too

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46.4 km

Brimham Rocks SSSI

Nature Reserve

79.3 km

Roecliffe Village

Highlight • Natural

Despite its proximity to the A1, Roecliffe is a charming village that centres around the village green. This is also used as the school sports ground so you may see …

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81.6 km

Boroughbridge High Street

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The town of Boroughbridge has a bustling high street with plenty of cafes and a bakery for refuelling and recharging.

Boroughbridge is halfway between London and Edinburgh so was historically …

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90.5 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.6 km

10.6 km

332 m

Surfaces

78.1 km

12.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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