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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Lofthouse

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Lofthouse

Moderate

4.7

(7)

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Lofthouse

01:36

26.5km

220m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.16 km

The Yorke Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub for a bite to eat, drink or place to rest your head.

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3.65 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a little viewpoint opposite the car park. Apparently also quite good for bird watching.

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4.52 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

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10.7 km

Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great selection of beers

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15.7 km

Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

A village that's still riding high on the 2014 Tour de France hype, Pateley Bridge is a real treat when you pass through on a bike. A lot of idyllic …

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

154 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

12°C

0 %

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Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Lofthouse

The Yorke Arms

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Royal Oak Pub

Pateley Bridge

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