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Grinton Moor – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Leyburn

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United Kingdom

England

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Leyburn

Grinton Moor – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Leyburn

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Grinton Moor – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Leyburn

03:17

47.1km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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10.9 km

YHA Grinton Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the southern slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, and just a 10 minute walk from the village of Grinton.

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10.9 km

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to Greets Moor.) It's about a 4km climb in total, with a mid-section of 500 metres at 16 percent. Absolutely stunning views for miles on a clear day. Blustery on other days! The heather and its colours are at their best in late summer, early autumn, so prepare for a few photo stops.

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12.2 km

Dales Bike Centre & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Food, cake, coffee, tea, cake, accommodation, bike hire, route suggestions, cake, an excellently stocked bike shop, and cake. Honestly, what more do you need?

The cafe is open 7 days a week 09:00 - 17:00, as is the bike shop - which also opens until 19:00 on Wednesdays.

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12.6 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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18.3 km

Feetham Holme SSSI

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

Askrigg to Reeth Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Climb

Immediately steep after you leave the Leyburn Road, turn right after 600 m / 1,970 ft (which will probably take the better part of 5 mins!) towards the Fleak & Low Row/Reeth. From the village, the average 10% gradient lasts for 1.8 mi (3 km) in spite of a dip and several welcome flat sections.

From the top, the descent is entertaining/scary depending on your skill and confidence levels. If you're in no hurry, pause at the second left bend from the top (about 400 m / 1,300 ft) to appreciate the view. Swaledale lies before you. The winding road leads downhill to the right.

In summer, beware of grazing sheep close to the road on the (fast) flat. The road narrows and roughens as you approach the river at the excellent Scabba Wath.

A great road in either direction, if you have the legs to 'enjoy' it!

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