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

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

Hard

4.6

(5)

riders

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

02:01

29.9km

290m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.93 km

Lake Plantation

Forest

13.5 km

Wetherby Bridge and Weir on the River Wharfe

Highlight • River

Strolled down to the river there were some very brave people paddling down there

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15.4 km

Harland Way (Wetherby Railway Path)

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Can be ridden on a road bike with care taken

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20.5 km

Christmas Tree Track

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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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22.3 km

Sicklinghall Singletrack

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Rutted up but fun at speed

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23.1 km

Field Path

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Definitely avoid after heavy rain

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23.7 km

Valley Descent Path

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Easy descent to valley floor - watch out for larger rocks!

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24.8 km

Old Wives Wood

Forest

24.9 km

Descent to the River

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

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25.6 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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