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Masham Market Square – Pateley Bridge loop from Harrogate

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Masham Market Square – Pateley Bridge loop from Harrogate

Hard

5.0

(2)

302

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Masham Market Square – Pateley Bridge loop from Harrogate

04:26

90.6km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.96 km

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Nidd Viaduct spans the Nidd Gorge at Bilton, near Harrogate. It is sometimes known as the Bilton Viaduct and was built in 1848. From here you can enjoy gorgeous …

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4.87 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Hebden Bank

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Cracking stretch, ideally done when not 30 degrees!

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35.1 km

Masham Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Steady climb out of the town. Made a bit tricky if you have cafe legs after stopping in Masham.

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37.4 km

Masham Market Square

Highlight • Restaurant

This 4 mile walk - the Masham leaves walk is a route with 6 stone leaves sculptures. The route follows some beautiful stretches of the river Ure and the river …

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51.4 km

Trapping Hill / Côte de Lofthouse Climb from Lofthouse

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is where Annemiek van Vleuten attacked and started her 105 km solo ride to victory in the 2019 Cycling World Championships.

Steep but great views on the way up. …

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61.5 km

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Highlight • Monument

Nice view over the reservoir and of the old reservoir control buildings

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65.4 km

Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

A village that's still riding high on the 2014 Tour de France hype, Pateley Bridge is a real treat when you pass through on a bike. A lot of idyllic …

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68.6 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

72.7 km

Dowgill Grange

Nature Reserve

76.3 km

Wilson's Plantation

Forest

81.2 km

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice path to Ripley castle, fine on a road bike as all paved

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90.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.9 km

13.5 km

2.30 km

333 m

259 m

233 m

106 m

Surfaces

86.9 km

3.12 km

579 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 10 June

15°C

7°C

98 %

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Masham Market Square – Pateley Bridge loop from Harrogate

View of the Nidd Gorge from the Nidd Viaduct.

Hebden Bank

Masham Climb

Masham Market Square

Trapping Hill / Côte de Lofthouse Climb from Lofthouse

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Pateley Bridge

Paved Bridleway to Ripley Castle Gatehouse

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