Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.81 km

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice path to Ripley castle, fine on a road bike as all paved

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18.3 km

Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

A village that's still riding high on the 2014 Tour de France hype, Pateley Bridge is a real treat when you pass through on a bike. A lot of idyllic …

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22.2 km

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Highlight • Monument

Nice view over the reservoir and of the old reservoir control buildings

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29.2 km

Trapping Hill / Côte de Lofthouse Climb from Lofthouse

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is where Annemiek van Vleuten attacked and started her 105 km solo ride to victory in the 2019 Cycling World Championships.

Steep but great views on the way up. …

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46.4 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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47.0 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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49.2 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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65.4 km

Hebden Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Cracking stretch, ideally done when not 30 degrees!

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75.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.6 km

2.70 km

2.58 km

1.16 km

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.8 km

2.37 km

144 m

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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