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Christmas Tree Track – Descent to the River loop from Cross Gates

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Christmas Tree Track – Descent to the River loop from Cross Gates

Hard

5.0

(5)

riders

Christmas Tree Track – Descent to the River loop from Cross Gates

03:13

50.4km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 165 m for 10 m

After 50.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.41 km

Shadwell Fields

Highlight • MTB Park

A few drops and kickers

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15.6 km

Stubbing Moor Plantation

Forest

18.5 km

Dalton Lane Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This whole section is VERY muddy after wet weather, looks to be heavily used by horses and has no surface dressing at all.

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23.0 km

Wetherby Bridge and Weir on the River Wharfe

Highlight • River

Strolled down to the river there were some very brave people paddling down there

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24.7 km

Wetherby Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really flat, smooth route between Wetherby and Spofforth along the old railway track. Mostly part of National Cycle Route 67.

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29.8 km

Christmas Tree Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Part of the wetherby red kite route and a fairly easy section before you take in some of the climbs in the second half of the loop

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32.7 km

Valley Descent Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Easy descent to valley floor - watch out for larger rocks!

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33.9 km

Old Wives Wood

Forest

34.0 km

Descent to the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flying single track down to the valley floor. Gets pretty narrow at points and keep an eye out for walkers

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34.7 km

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Cycleway

Woodhall Bridge is a beautiful five-span wrought iron truss that spans over the River Wharfe.

The bridge was constructed in 1868 as a railway bridge by Joseph Whitham and Son of Leeds, it now acts as a bridleway carrying pedestrians and cyclists over in a scenic woodland area. It's a beautiful place to stop and catch your breath before continuing your meander along the river.

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50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

14.6 km

11.8 km

6.19 km

1.71 km

505 m

212 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

12.4 km

9.65 km

2.83 km

546 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

13°C

0 %

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Christmas Tree Track – Descent to the River loop from Cross Gates

Shadwell Fields

Dalton Lane Trail

Wetherby Bridge and Weir on the River Wharfe

Wetherby Railway Path

Christmas Tree Track

Valley Descent Path

Descent to the River

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

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