Cracoe, a region in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, features a landscape characterized by limestone hills, expansive meadows, and moorland ridges. The area includes unique geological formations like the Cracoe Reef Knolls and prominent features such as Cracoe Fell. This diverse terrain provides a setting for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Cracoe offers more than 10 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with options for several sports including road…
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227
hikers
9.74km
02:56
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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18
hikers
7.33km
02:01
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
hikers
9.68km
02:50
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
13.5km
03:41
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

100
runners
21.4km
02:29
510m
510m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.7km
02:41
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.45km
01:07
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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152
riders
40.5km
01:58
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

116
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73.6km
03:53
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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99
riders
31.6km
01:30
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84
riders
38.9km
01:45
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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269
riders
53.8km
03:34
740m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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74
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26.0km
02:27
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41
riders
29.1km
01:47
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
riders
25.2km
02:03
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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33
riders
17.9km
01:21
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54
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37.3km
03:07
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
riders
18.3km
01:34
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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14
riders
35.2km
03:08
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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7
riders
30.8km
01:53
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
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28.6km
01:52
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
33.5km
02:09
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
59.4km
04:34
1,290m
1,290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cracoe offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape provides settings for various outdoor pursuits.
Cracoe is a notable destination for road cycling, having been featured on the Tour de France route. Cyclists can find excellent country lanes and challenging climbs. The Road Cycling Routes around Cracoe guide provides specific route options.
Yes, Cracoe features numerous hiking trails that explore expansive meadows, limestone hills, and Cracoe Fell. Routes often lead to landmarks like the Cracoe War Memorial and Rylstone Cross. More information is available in the Hiking around Cracoe guide.
Cracoe offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. Specific routes designed for families are available. The Family-friendly hikes around Cracoe guide details suitable trails.
While not explicitly detailed as a dedicated mountain biking destination, Cracoe's hilly and moorland terrain within the Yorkshire Dales National Park suggests opportunities for off-road cycling. The MTB Trails around Cracoe guide lists available routes.
Cracoe is known for its unique geological features like the Cracoe Reef Knolls, which are remnants of a prehistoric ocean. Other landmarks include Cracoe Fell, home to a war memorial, and the Rylstone Cross, a large stone crucifix.
Yes, Cracoe provides options for easier hikes suitable for various fitness levels. These trails often explore valleys and meadows. The Easy hikes around Cracoe guide can help in finding less strenuous routes.
Cracoe offers dog-friendly hiking trails, allowing visitors to explore the landscape with their pets. It is advisable to keep dogs on a lead, especially near livestock. The Dog-friendly hikes around Cracoe guide provides suitable routes.
Cracoe is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 178,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Cracoe, including those for Road Cycling, Hiking, Touring Cycling, MTB Trails, and Gravel Biking. There are also guides for family-friendly and dog-friendly hikes.
Yes, Cracoe is well-suited for touring cyclists, as it lies along the 'Way of the Roses' coast-to-coast route. The area's country lanes and varied terrain provide an engaging experience for multi-day adventures. The Cycling around Cracoe guide offers relevant routes.
Cracoe's diverse terrain, including moorland and country lanes, offers opportunities for gravel biking. The region is part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which provides varied surfaces. Specific routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Cracoe guide.
An official tourism website specifically for Cracoe village is not available. Information about Cracoe is typically found on broader Yorkshire Dales tourism platforms. The Cracoe Village Hall has a website at cracoevillagehall.co.uk.

