Coverdale Road – Coverdale Valley loop from Wensley

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Coverdale Road – Coverdale Valley loop from Wensley

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Coverdale Road – Coverdale Valley loop from Wensley

01:39

23.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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4.57 km

The Black Bull

Highlight • Pub

Friendly family owned pub with a good selection of real ales

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4.61 km

Middleham Village Square & Racehorse Parade

Highlight • Historical Site

The racehorses train every morning on the gallops above Middleham/Coverham. They return to the stables from around 10:45. We all know that horses don't understand humans on bikes. If you …

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7.92 km

Coverham Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge carries Hanghow Lane over the River Cover. It is built of stone and consists of a single chamfered pointed arch, which is 50 feet (15 m) wide, while …

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9.85 km

Wildflower Verges

Highlight • Natural

One steep climb from Horsehouse then a great ride undulating towards Jervaulx.

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12.4 km

Great Bank Bridleway, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway leavingg West Scrafton by Bow Bridge looks promising at first, and gains height pleasantly via Great Bank, but at the top by the boundary fence, the way disappears, and …

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14.9 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind …

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15.3 km

Coverdale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Spanning from Wensleydale to Park Rash Pass, Coverdale is a stunning dale. The River Cover gently meanders down through the green valley sides as the dale extends into the horizon. …

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