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Red Kites in Flight – Descent to the River loop from East Keswick

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

East Keswick

Red Kites in Flight – Descent to the River loop from East Keswick

Moderate

5.0

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Red Kites in Flight – Descent to the River loop from East Keswick

01:29

22.7km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.03 km

Gill Beck Crossing

Highlight • River

This is a fun river crossing over the Gilil Beck. When the river is low, you can ride straight through, or use the elevated walkway if the water is high.

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5.66 km

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Highlight • Historical Site

Great hill to climb

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6.59 km

Beech Bank

Forest

10.2 km

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Highlight • Natural

Cuts the corner off so you don't have to ride so far along main road - bit of off road and normally see loads of deer

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17.1 km

Red Kites in Flight

Highlight • Viewpoint

It was lovely to see the Red Kites today there were plenty about, just soaring in the sky

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20.1 km

Descent to the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flying single track down to the valley floor. Gets pretty narrow at points and keep an eye out for walkers

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20.9 km

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Cycleway

Woodhall Bridge is a beautiful five-span wrought iron truss that spans over the River Wharfe.

The bridge was constructed in 1868 as a railway bridge by Joseph Whitham and Son …

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20.9 km

Gravel climb from the River Wharfe up to Harewood Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Step gravel track that takes you from the Wharfe river up to Harewood road.

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21.7 km

East Keswick Heritage Trails Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Interesting info about the history of East Keswick

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.85 km

2.07 km

1.04 km

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

7.48 km

2.05 km

1.63 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

14°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Red Kites in Flight – Descent to the River loop from East Keswick

Gill Beck Crossing

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Deer Viewing in Harewood Estate

Red Kites in Flight

Descent to the River

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Gravel climb from the River Wharfe up to Harewood Road

East Keswick Heritage Trails Information Board

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