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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Pateley Bridge

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Pateley Bridge

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Gouthwaite Reservoir – Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Pateley Bridge

03:18

48.8km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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842 m

View of Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.9 km

View Towards Masham from Hackfall Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful views overlooking the Yorkshire Dales within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is also designated a Sit of Special Scientific Interest.

Tip by

21.1 km

Masham

Highlight • Other

Lovely Yorkshire town with an excellent marketplace, masham bakery and 2 breweries. We visited the black sheep brewery briefly and were rewarded with Holy Grail Ale, delicious

Tip by

26.1 km

Trapping Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Road surface is smooth and traffic is infrequent.

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29.3 km

Leighton Reservoir Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful flat road heading past the reservoir before/after the big climb.

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41.7 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a little viewpoint opposite the car park. Apparently also quite good for bird watching.

Tip by

42.5 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

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47.6 km

View of Wath and Nidderdale Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

48.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

509 m

409 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

1.46 km

251 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Gouthwaite Reservoir loop from Pateley Bridge

View of Pateley Bridge

View Towards Masham from Hackfall Woods

Masham

Trapping Hill

Leighton Reservoir Stone Bridge

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Gouthwaite Reservoir

View of Wath and Nidderdale Countryside

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