Pateley Bridge – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Pateley Bridge

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Pateley Bridge – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Pateley Bridge

Moderate

5.0

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riders

Pateley Bridge – Pateley Bridge — Market Town loop from Pateley Bridge

01:37

36.0km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.3 km for 158 m

After 24.0 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

276 m

Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

A village that's still riding high on the 2014 Tour de France hype, Pateley Bridge is a real treat when you pass through on a bike. A lot of idyllic …

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401 m

Pateley Bridge — Market Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Hailed as the 'Capital of Nidderdale', Pateley Bridge is a pretty market town and a haven for hikers. There are lots of footpaths and routes starting from the town, including …

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4.18 km

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Highlight • Monument

Nice view over the reservoir and of the old reservoir control buildings

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6.76 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

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7.63 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a little viewpoint opposite the car park. Apparently also quite good for bird watching.

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14.5 km

Teatherah Wood

Forest

18.3 km

Scar House Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great scenery and impressive dam. The little café has limited opening times and is cash only. Also a nice place for a walk and apparently some good mountain biking around here.

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18.5 km