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Dacre

Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Dacre

Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

01:22

30.6km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

7.45 km

Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great selection of beers

Tip by

11.0 km

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

13.6 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

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14.9 km

The Yorke Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub for a bite to eat, drink or place to rest your head.

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22.6 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 …

Tip by

30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

178 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

1.61 km

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

8°C

94 %

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

Royal Oak Pub

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Gouthwaite Reservoir

The Yorke Arms

Pateley Bridge

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