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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Forest Descent Trail – Ralf's Hill loop from Harrogate

Mountain biking trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Forest Descent Trail – Ralf's Hill loop from Harrogate

Moderate

4.5

(4)

12

riders

Forest Descent Trail – Ralf's Hill loop from Harrogate

02:46

40.7km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

4.85 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

2

9.51 km

Singletrack Through the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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3

9.95 km

Forest Descent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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4

12.0 km

Abandoned Shed in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

5

16.0 km

View of the Lake in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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6

16.1 km

Forest Trail in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

Tip by

7

16.5 km

Ralf's Hill

Highlight • Trail

Great little descent down to the lake

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21.6 km

Pickerstones

Forest

9

28.1 km

Path Through Fields and Farms

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

Tip by

10

36.7 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

The Nidderdale Greenway is a 4.2-mile (6.5km) route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Harrogate to Ripley. Great views throughout, especially going over Nidd Moor.

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B

40.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

11.2 km

8.45 km

5.30 km

3.06 km

144 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

8.19 km

4.90 km

3.32 km

1.73 km

1.32 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

69 %

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