Exploring the Yorkshire Dales
A gravel cycling route starting from Grassington
Experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales on this thrilling gravel cycling route.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales on this adventurous gravel cycling route. Covering a distance of 71 kilometers with an ascent of 1021 meters, the route takes you through charming villages, rolling hills, and picturesque valleys. Highlights include Stickhaw Hill, Eshton, Barnoldswick, Paythorne, Malham, Cowden, and Threshfield. With its mix of challenging climbs and rewarding descents, Exploring the Yorkshire Dales offers an unforgettable cycling experience for gravel enthusiasts.
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71 km
1021 m
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Highlights on the route
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Start: Grassington Village centerGrassington: Cycling in the picturesque landscapes of Grassington, North Yorkshire.
Grassington, located in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, is a picturesque locality that offers a great experience for road and gravel cyclists. With its stunning natural landscapes and charming villages, Grassington provides a scenic route for cyclists to explore. One of the highlights of cycling in this region is the famous climb of Park Rash, a challenging ascent that offers breathtaking views at the top. Overall, Grassington is a fantastic destination for cyclists looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of North Yorkshire.0 km
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Stickhaw Hill182 mPeakStickhaw Hill offers superb views across the Yorkshire Dales.
12 km
12 km
EshtonHamletEshton is a tranquil village with charming stone cottages.
27 km
27 km
BarnoldswickTownBarnoldswick is a picturesque market town full of Yorkshire character.
41 km
41 km
PaythorneVillagePaythorne is a delightful village nestled in the heart of the countryside.
58 km
58 km
MalhamVillageMalham is renowned for its stunning limestone scenery and famous limestone pavement.
59 km
59 km
Cowden301 mPeakCowden offers lovely views of the surrounding hills and countryside.
69 km
69 km
ThreshfieldVillageThreshfield is a quintessential Yorkshire Dales village with picturesque stone buildings.
71 km
71 km
Finish: Grassington Village centerGrassington: Cycling in the picturesque landscapes of Grassington, North Yorkshire.
Cycling routes from Grassington:
The Wharfedale Century Yorkshire Dales Gravel Adventure Hidden Gems of Wharfedale Greenhow Hill Gravel Loop Gravel Adventure: Valley and Moor Giggleswick and the Yorkshire Dales Yorkshire Dales Circuit Exploring the Yorkshire Dales Yorkshire Dales and Ribble Valley Loop Wharfedale and Pendle panoramic loop
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