Swale Trail – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Bellerby

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Swale Trail – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Bellerby

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Swale Trail – Dales Bike Centre & Café loop from Bellerby

06:15

68.2km

1,360m

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 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.4 km

Swale Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

We have made a full video of the route so you can judge whether it is suitable:

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25.8 km

Surrender Bridge Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short steep climb up to Surrender Bridge. The road is beautiful and there are almost no cars.

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31.3 km

Stone Cairn in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

31.4 km

Pinseat Moonscape

Highlight • Trail

Otherwordly location accessed by excellent gravel from either direction.

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33.1 km

Level House

Ruins

34.6 km

Ruins

39.0 km

Park Hall Meadows

Nature Reserve

43.0 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 …

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43.4 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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44.3 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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52.9 km

View of the Yorkshire Dales from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Tempting to smash through this great gravel section, especially with the prevailing wind at your back. Pause a while if you can to appreciate the vista (and the likely solitude).

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68.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

25.2 km

211 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

14.5 km