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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Lindley Wood Reservoir – Norwood Edge loop from Norwood

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Lindley Wood Reservoir – Norwood Edge loop from Norwood

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Lindley Wood Reservoir – Norwood Edge loop from Norwood

01:20

25.9km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

4.10 km

Norwood Edge Hill Climb

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Steepest at the bottom

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2

4.38 km

Picnic Spot by the River Washburn

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If you head across the bridge, away from Norwood Edge, and take the first right to continue along the river Washburn you can double back a little and sit on …

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3

4.45 km

Lindley Wood Reservoir

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This reservoir is one of the oldest in the Washbourn Valley; it was built between 1869 and 1876. The other three reservoirs here are Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston.

Walking around …

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4.64 km

Norwood Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

there are much worse climbs than this so enjoy it

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5

11.5 km

Stainburn Moor

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Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

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6

16.1 km

Pot Bank Climb

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Get some speed up on the Oaker Bank descent approaching this climb but be careful crossing the bridge

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25.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

117 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

117 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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