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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Fountains Earth

View of Scar House Reservoir – Scar House Descent loop from Lofthouse

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Fountains Earth

View of Scar House Reservoir – Scar House Descent loop from Lofthouse

Moderate

2

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View of Scar House Reservoir – Scar House Descent loop from Lofthouse

00:53

13.3km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 158 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.46 km

Middlesmoor Climb

Highlight • Trail

Not sure if it was a highlight bloody steep

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2

1.47 km

Middlesmoor Climb (25% Gradient)

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3

4.79 km

View of Scar House Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Great Descent down to the reservoir

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4

5.31 km

Scar House Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

In Moor lane is a byway that runs over In Moor in Nidderdale. This section is fun on a mountain bike, either as a descent towards Scar House reservoir or …

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5

5.56 km

Scar House Descent

Highlight • Trail

Shame about the gravel now

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6

6.05 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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7

7.56 km

Scar House Dam

Highlight • Structure

8

9.32 km

View from the Bridge over the Stream in Nidderdale National Landscape

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B

13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.76 km

4.67 km

1.93 km

Surfaces

9.05 km

3.96 km

345 m

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Monday 18 May

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7°C

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