Descent to the River – Christmas Tree Track loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

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Descent to the River – Christmas Tree Track loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

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Descent to the River – Christmas Tree Track loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

01:27

23.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.82 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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3.91 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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5.21 km

West Plantation

Forest

8.76 km

Christmas Tree Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Part of the wetherby red kite route and a fairly easy section before you take in some of the climbs in the second half of the loop

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12.0 km

Harland Way (Wetherby Railway Path)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be ridden on a road bike with care taken

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14.2 km

Old Railway Line to Spofforth

Highlight • Cycleway

14.7 km

Start of the Harland Way (Wetherby)

Highlight • Trail

23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.85 km

3.12 km

1.66 km

1.10 km

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

4.68 km

2.43 km

881 m

515 m

218 m

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Friday 13 November

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Descent to the River – Christmas Tree Track loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Descent to the River

Christmas Tree Track

Harland Way (Wetherby Railway Path)

Old Railway Line to Spofforth

Start of the Harland Way (Wetherby)

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