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Yorkshire And The Humber

Descent to the River – Gill Beck Crossing loop from Wetherby

Mountain biking trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

Descent to the River – Gill Beck Crossing loop from Wetherby

Moderate

7

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Descent to the River – Gill Beck Crossing loop from Wetherby

03:10

44.9km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.01 km

Devil's Toenail Bike Park

Highlight • Trail

It's only small but perfect for a mess about if local

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2

1.55 km

Start of the Harland Way (Wetherby)

Highlight • Trail

7.48 km

Old Wives Wood

Forest

4

7.60 km

Descent to the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flying single track down to the valley floor. Gets pretty narrow at points and keep an eye out for walkers

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5

8.32 km

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Cycleway

Woodhall Bridge is a beautiful five-span wrought iron truss that spans over the River Wharfe.

The bridge was constructed in 1868 as a railway bridge by Joseph Whitham and Son …

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6

12.2 km

Gill Beck Crossing

Highlight • River

This is a fun river crossing over the Gilil Beck. When the river is low, you can ride straight through, or use the elevated walkway if the water is high.

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7

15.8 km

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Highlight • Historical Site

Great hill to climb

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18.2 km

Stub House Plantation

Forest

36.9 km

Wothersome Lake

Lake

10

39.1 km

Bramham Estate Trail

Highlight • Forest

Very muddy

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11

39.8 km

Dalton Lane Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This whole section is VERY muddy after wet weather, looks to be heavily used by horses and has no surface dressing at all.

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B

44.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

14.5 km

4.67 km

1.67 km

1.49 km

478 m

181 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.24 km

6.87 km

4.14 km

2.50 km

642 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

2°C

17 %

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