Dales Bike Centre & Café – Grinton Moor loop from Ellerton Abbey

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Grinton Moor loop from Ellerton Abbey

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Grinton Moor loop from Ellerton Abbey

01:37

18.8km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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2.69 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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3.11 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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3.22 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Once you've left Grinton and have crossed the steep cattle grid, keep going straight on to reach Grinton Moor. (There's a turning on your right after the cattle grid to …

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4.07 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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5.71 km

Harkerside Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steady climb above Long Scar onto Harkerside Moor takes you to the highest point in the ride, and it's here that you are rewarded with the furthest reaching views …

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