Dales Bike Centre & Café – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Grinton Moor loop from Reeth

02:10

30.1km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.27 km

Dales Bike Centre & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Food, cake, coffee, tea, cake, accommodation, bike hire, route suggestions, cake, an excellently stocked bike shop, and cake. Honestly, what more do you need?

The cafe is open 7 days a week 09:00 - 17:00, as is the bike shop - which also opens until 19:00 on Wednesdays.

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1.68 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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1.79 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to Greets Moor.) It's about a 4km climb in total, with a mid-section of 500 metres at 16 percent. Absolutely stunning views for miles on a clear day. Blustery on other days! The heather and its colours are at their best in late summer, early autumn, so prepare for a few photo stops.

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2.65 km

YHA Grinton Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the southern slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, and just a 10 minute walk from the village of Grinton.

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3.52 km

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot to park if you want to explore the many options for riding in the area.

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12.9 km

Leyburn Town Centre

Highlight • Other

20.6 km

The Bolton Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great for a quick stop before visiting Castle Bolton

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26.0 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight • Climb

Grinton Moor is a testing 1.9 mile (3 km) climb from Grinton village in the direction of Leyburn. After climbing sharply out of the village, you will gently wind through the stunning moorside. The climb is well-known in the cycling world as it featured in the first stage of the Tour de France in 2014. The average gradient is seven per cent and the road climbs up to 659 feet (200 metres).

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