Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 759 m for 1.43 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

69 m

View of Scar House Reservoir in the Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

84 m

The Yorke Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

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

Tip by

3.26 km

View of Helks Wood Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous valley views looking down towards Helks Wood

Tip by

9.88 km

View Down the Valley Towards Scar House and Roundhill Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic views down the valley leading to Scar house and Roundhill Reservoir.

Tip by

13.9 km

Technical Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

Starts of with a steep pinch and and fairly quickly surface deteriorated to a mix of rock garden and multiple line choices

Tip by

16.5 km

Wild Swimming Pool in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Nice little pool for a mid ride dip

Tip by

28.6 km

Old Masham Road, Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Fun fast gravel riding!

Tip by

29.1 km

Steep Climb in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

11.6 km

7.93 km

533 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

4.67 km

4.12 km

3.66 km

2.00 km

518 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 3 April

12°C

1°C

22 %

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