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Coverdale Valley – Middleham Castle loop from Carlton Town

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Carlton Town

Coverdale Valley – Middleham Castle loop from Carlton Town

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Coverdale Valley – Middleham Castle loop from Carlton Town

01:37

22.9km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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400 m

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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788 m

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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4.76 km

Millers Gill Plantation

Forest

9.11 km

Leyburn Town Centre

Highlight • Other

12.5 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The market town of Middleham's cobbled streets, charming tearooms and interesting galleries are the perfect end to a day rambling in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled between the Rivers Ure and …

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13.0 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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16.2 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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18.1 km

Wildflower Verges

Highlight • Natural

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

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20.6 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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22.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

6.29 km

331 m

261 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

6.29 km

242 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

12°C

14 %

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Coverdale Valley – Middleham Castle loop from Carlton Town

Coverdale Road

Coverdale Valley

Leyburn Town Centre

Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle

Coverham Bridge

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Great Bank Bridleway, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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