CYCLING
HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE – YORKSHIRE DALES
Ribblesdale Pods is perfectly positioned to all cycle routes in the Yorkshire Dales. Whether you simply want to take in the fresh air and breathtaking scenic views, or you are looking to get adventurous and take your journey off-road, there is a cycle route for everyone, right on our doorstep.
We have picked a handful cycling routes, suited for various levels of rider, but there are many more to be found within the Yorkshire Dales – for additional routes, just simply ask us during your arrival!
Explore some of the best Yorkshire Dales cycle routes below now and get ready to stay at the number one luxury glamping accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales – Ribblesdale Pods.
MALHAM TARN
This is a short and fairly level introductory cycle route which goes around the spectacular Malham Tarn.
It is half on good stone tracks with the other half following very quiet tarmac roads, making it a good starter route for all levels of rider.
Distance 7km
Elevation Gain 70m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty green – easy
MALHAM TARN
This is a short and fairly level introductory cycle route which goes around the spectacular Malham Tarn.
It is half on good stone tracks with the other half following very quiet tarmac roads, making it a good starter route for all levels of rider.
Distance 7km
Elevation Gain 70m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty green – easy
GARGRAVE SHORT CIRCUIT
This is a relatively short route with no big climbs, which takes you from the small town of Gargrave up into the southern Yorkshire Dales.
The roads have little traffic, and there are great views of Flasby and Barden Moors.
Distance 14km
Elevation Gain 176m
Ride Type road
Difficulty green – easy
GARGRAVE SHORT CIRCUIT
This is a relatively short route with no big climbs, which takes you from the small town of Gargrave up into the southern Yorkshire Dales.
The roads have little traffic, and there are great views of Flasby and Barden Moors.
Distance 14km
Elevation Gain 176m
Ride Type road
Difficulty green – easy
ILKLEY TO BOLTON ABBEY
This is one of the most popular cycling roads in the area, following the River Wharfe between the spa town of Ilkley and the popular attraction of Bolton Abbey.
There are plenty of cafes and facilities, with opportunities to the explore the historic ruins too.
Distance 10km
Elevation Gain 109m
Ride Type road
Difficulty green – easy
ILKLEY TO BOLTON ABBEY
This is one of the most popular cycling roads in the area, following the River Wharfe between the spa town of Ilkley and the popular attraction of Bolton Abbey.
There are plenty of cafes and facilities, with opportunities to the explore the historic ruins too.
Distance 10km
Elevation Gain 109m
Ride Type road
Difficulty green – easy
CLAPHAM TUNNELS & BRIDGES
This mountain bike route really does have a bit of everything that is best about Dales mountain biking.
With walled lanes, stone tracks, grassy tracks, rock slabs, fords and old clapper bridges, it is a great introduction to mountain biking.
Distance 20km
Elevation Gain 485m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty blue – moderate
CLAPHAM TUNNELS & BRIDGES
This mountain bike route really does have a bit of everything that is best about Dales mountain biking.
With walled lanes, stone tracks, grassy tracks, rock slabs, fords and old clapper bridges, it is a great introduction to mountain biking.
Distance 20km
Elevation Gain 485m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty blue – moderate
LOWER WHARFEDALE
This route explores the delights of lower Wharfedale, following the valley between Grassington and Bolton Abbey using the roads on either side of the valley .
There are plenty of places to stop for refreshment on the route and stunning views throughout.
Distance 30km
Elevation Gain 555m
Ride Type road
Difficulty blue – moderate
LOWER WHARFEDALE
This route explores the delights of lower Wharfedale, following the valley between Grassington and Bolton Abbey using the roads on either side of the valley .
There are plenty of places to stop for refreshment on the route and stunning views throughout.
Distance 30km
Elevation Gain 555m
Ride Type road
Difficulty blue – moderate
INTO DENTDALE
This beautiful ride explores Dentdale – one of the most beautiful valleys in the Yorkshire Dales.
Starting in Sedbergh the route follows very quiet back roads to reach Dent with its cobbled streets, café and shop.
Distance 30km
Elevation Gain 498m
Ride Type road
Difficulty blue – moderate
INTO DENTDALE
This beautiful ride explores Dentdale – one of the most beautiful valleys in the Yorkshire Dales.
Starting in Sedbergh the route follows very quiet back roads to reach Dent with its cobbled streets, café and shop.
Distance 30km
Elevation Gain 498m
Ride Type road
Difficulty blue – moderate
HORTON – TOUR OF PEN-Y-GHENT
The tour of Pen-y-Ghent is a well known classic for good reason. A short road warm up is followed by a climb up a track on to the shoulder of Pen-y-Ghent.
The best aspect of this ride is that the Tour of Pen-y-Ghent starts right on our doorstep.
Distance 27km
Elevation Gain 548m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty red – difficult
HORTON – TOUR OF PEN-Y-GHENT
The tour of Pen-y-Ghent is a well known classic for good reason. A short road warm up is followed by a climb up a track on to the shoulder of Pen-y-Ghent.
The best aspect of this ride is that the Tour of Pen-y-Ghent starts right on our doorstep.
Distance 27km
Elevation Gain 548m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty red – difficult
THE HOWGILLS
A challenging ride through a quiet corner of the Dales, taking you along the side of the Howgills.
This short route contains a few challenging climbs but the reward is the fantastic view of the Howgills and Lune Valley.
Distance 23km
Elevation Gain 521m
Ride Type road
Difficulty red – difficult
THE HOWGILLS
A challenging ride through a quiet corner of the Dales, taking you along the side of the Howgills.
This short route contains a few challenging climbs but the reward is the fantastic view of the Howgills and Lune Valley.
Distance 23km
Elevation Gain 521m
Ride Type road
Difficulty red – difficult
HORTON – OVER THE STAKE
This is a long mountain bike route which takes you on a big circuit of the central Yorkshire Dales so be sure to pack some food.
The best aspect of this ride is that the Tour of Pen-y-Ghent starts right on our doorstep.
Distance 60km
Elevation Gain 1178m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty black – severe
HORTON – OVER THE STAKE
This is a long mountain bike route which takes you on a big circuit of the central Yorkshire Dales so be sure to pack some food.
The best aspect of this ride is that the Tour of Pen-y-Ghent starts right on our doorstep.
Distance 60km
Elevation Gain 1178m
Ride Type mountain bike
Difficulty black – severe
ETAPE DU DALES
The Etape du Dales is one of the best known cyclosportives in the country.
This is a major undertaking taking in 110 miles of riding over seven major climbs, but if you are looking for a challenge this could be it.
Distance 176km
Elevation Gain 3165m
Ride Type road
Difficulty black – severe
ETAPE DU DALES
The Etape du Dales is one of the best known cyclosportives in the country.
This is a major undertaking taking in 110 miles of riding over seven major climbs, but if you are looking for a challenge this could be it.
Distance 176km
Elevation Gain 3165m
Ride Type road
Difficulty black – severe