Sweet William Shooting Hut – Aysgarth Falls loop from Leyburn

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Sweet William Shooting Hut – Aysgarth Falls loop from Leyburn

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Sweet William Shooting Hut – Aysgarth Falls loop from Leyburn

02:54

38.3km

710m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.5 km for 211 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 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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17.5 km

Sweet William Shooting Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An excellent viewpoint from Sweet William shooting hut

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17.5 km

Shooting Cabin Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A long slog to the top. Be careful of the loose gravel. However, push hard the view from the cabin is incredible and worth every push.

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18.4 km

Descent Into Carperby

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the shooting hut it's a lightning 100m drop into Carperby. There's 3 gates, but if you are lucky they won't all be closed. It varies on the time of year.

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21.2 km

The Wheatsheaf Pub

Highlight • Pub

An excellent pub for food.

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23.1 km

Aysgarth Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

The falls can get really busy with people mooching. Try and avoid weekends and holidays if this bothers you. Would recommend starting a walk away from the falls and adding …

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26.6 km

Morpeth Wood

Forest

30.2 km

Witton Steeps Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turning off the A684 at West Witton, the land rises sharply in front of you. As soon as the houses end, the climb begins. The first ramp is a little …

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38.1 km