Hard bike ride. Very 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: October 8, 2025

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Nidderdale National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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3.20 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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9.46 km

Middlesmoor Climb (25% Gradient)

Highlight • Cycleway

14.0 km

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great scenery and impressive dam. The little café has limited opening times and is cash only. Also a nice place for a walk and apparently some good mountain biking around here.

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15.6 km

Firth Plantation

Forest

15.9 km

Tip by

33.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

11.4 km

6.40 km

117 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

10.2 km

766 m

139 m

Elevation

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