Enjoy nature at the Nidderdale AONB and the Yorkshire Dales

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113 mi
7,848 ft
03h01
Medium

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Last verified: 27 May 2025
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This motorcycle route combines 2 beautiful regions that are both known for their exceptional natural beauty. Starting and ending takes place in the cozy Knaresborough that is certainly worth a visit.

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Difficulty level: Medium (77/100)

Length: 113 mi

Duration: 03h01


Total ascent: 7,848 ft

Maximal slope: 12 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 7,848 ft

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Paved roads: 113 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

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Car free roads: 0 ft (0 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: A59, Harrogate, Verenigd Koninkrijk

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        Places of interest

        1. Borough of Harrogate

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          The Borough of Harrogate is a local government district and borough of North Yorkshire, England. …
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        2. Swarcliffe Hall

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          Swarcliffe Hall is a large hall that was constructed in 1800 in Birstwith, near Harrogate, …
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        3. Nidderdale Museum

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          Nidderdale Museum is a local and social history museum in the market town of Pateley Bridge in …
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        4. Nidderdale AONB

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          The Nidderdale AONB is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Yorkshire, England, …

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        5. Nidderdale AONB

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          The Nidderdale AONB is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Yorkshire, England, …
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        6. Gouthwaite Reservoir

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          Gouthwaite Reservoir is a reservoir in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, England. It is one of many in …
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        7. Bouthwaite

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          Bouthwaite is a hamlet in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in …
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        8. Leighton Reservoir

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        9. Fearby

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          Fearby is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is …
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        10. Masham Town Hall

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          Masham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Little Market Place, Masham, North Yorkshire, …
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        11. Thirn

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        12. Thornton Steward

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          Thornton Steward is a small village and civil parish in the Richmondshire
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        13. River Cover

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          The River Cover is a river in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. The Yorkshire Dales …
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        14. Middleham Castle

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          Middleham Castle is a ruined castle in Middleham in Wensleydale, in the county of North Yorkshire, …
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        15. Coverham Abbey

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          Coverham Abbey, North Yorkshire, England, was a Premonstratensian monastery that was founded at …
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        16. West Witton

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          West Witton is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, …
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        17. Newbiggin

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          Newbiggin is a village and civil parish in Bishopdale, a side dale on the south side of …
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        18. Scargill House

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        19. Kilnsey

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          Kilnsey is a small village in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England. It lies on the B6160 road, …
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        20. Burnsall

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          Burnsall is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is …
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        21. Bolton Priory

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          Bolton Priory, whose full title is The Priory Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert, Bolton Abbey is a …
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        22. Bolton Abbey

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          Bolton Abbey is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, 22 …
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        23. St Peter's Church

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          St Peter's Church is a Church of England parish church in Addingham, West Yorkshire. It is a Grade …
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        24. Ilkley Roman Fort

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          Ilkley Roman Fort is a Roman fort on the south bank of the River Wharfe, situated at the centre of …
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        25. Ben Rhydding railway station

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        26. Old Swan Hotel

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        27. Starbeck railway station

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          Starbeck is a railway station on the Harrogate Line, which runs between Leeds and York via …
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        28. Knaresborough

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          Knaresborough is a market and spa town and civil parish in the Borough of Harrogate, North …
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        29. Knaresborough Castle

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          Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, …
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        30. Mother Shipton's Cave

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          Mother Shipton's Cave is at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, near the River Nidd. Nearby …
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        Borough of Harrogate
        Swarcliffe Hall
        Nidderdale Museum
        Nidderdale AONB
        Nidderdale AONB
        Gouthwaite Reservoir
        Bouthwaite
        Leighton Reservoir
        Fearby
        Masham Town Hall
        Thirn
        Thornton Steward
        River Cover
        Middleham Castle
        Coverham Abbey
        West Witton
        Newbiggin
        Scargill House
        Kilnsey
        Burnsall
        Bolton Priory
        Bolton Abbey
        St Peter's Church
        Ilkley Roman Fort
        Ben Rhydding railway station
        Old Swan Hotel
        Starbeck railway station
        Knaresborough
        Knaresborough Castle
        Mother Shipton's Cave
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