Harkerside Moor – Apedale Road loop from Reeth

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Reeth, Fremington And Healaugh

Harkerside Moor – Apedale Road loop from Reeth

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Harkerside Moor – Apedale Road loop from Reeth

03:48

38.8km

980m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 930 m for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.24 km

Harkerside Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steady climb above Long Scar onto Harkerside Moor takes you to the highest point in the ride, and it's here that you are rewarded with the furthest reaching views …

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6.27 km

Greets Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great, fast and open bridleway track which drops down to the road above Reeth.

Great fun, and spectacular views!

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7.39 km

Greets Hill

Peak

9.08 km

Apedale Road Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Feels very remote here, but you're not really far away from civilisation. Pick your route. North up a stiff climb to Greets Moss. West on Apedale Road on exquisite gravel. …

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10.6 km

Apedale Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Disused lead mine workings pepper the Apedale Road - in fact the workings here were so substantial, and so remote, that a series of structures was made to house the …

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14.4 km

View Over Swaledale

Highlight • Natural

Great gravel & stunning views.

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16.5 km

Lime kilns were typically build in limestone rich areas to provide lime for building mortar or agricultural purposes. This one, with 34 stone courses from the bottom to the top, was fed from the escarpment just above it.

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16.9 km