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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Pannal And Burn Bridge

Pateley Bridge – Askwith Descent loop from Pannal

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Pannal And Burn Bridge

Pateley Bridge – Askwith Descent loop from Pannal

Hard

19

riders

Pateley Bridge – Askwith Descent loop from Pannal

04:27

87.1km

1,400m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.3 km

Pot Bank Climb

Highlight • Climb

Get some speed up on the Oaker Bank descent approaching this climb but be careful crossing the bridge

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29.4 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

3

32.5 km

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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4

34.6 km

Nought Bank Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

You will need a big cog on the back

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5

49.6 km

Askwith Moor Road Through Heather Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

6

50.8 km

Askwith Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Make sure your brakes work!

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7

54.7 km

View of Wharfedale

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great stop to catch your breath before the awesome descent to Ilkley

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8

58.0 km

Otley Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.

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58.6 km

River Wharfe

Lake

60.5 km

Otley Plantation

Forest

69.8 km

Hopkinson's Gill

Forest

12

75.8 km

Stainburn Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

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B

87.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.2 km

1.46 km

277 m

126 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.0 km

7.00 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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