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Cover Bridge Inn – Middleham Castle loop from Middleham

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Middleham

Cover Bridge Inn – Middleham Castle loop from Middleham

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Cover Bridge Inn – Middleham Castle loop from Middleham

01:22

26.1km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.25 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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28 m

Priory Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

This tea room has been closed for 3 years. Suggest this is deleted

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2.27 km

Cover Bridge Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place for food and refreshment. Big carpark makes it a great place to start your tour.

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2.55 km

Stone Bridge over the River Ure

Highlight • River

12.8 km

The market town of Middleham's cobbled streets, charming tearooms and interesting galleries are the perfect end to a day rambling in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled between the Rivers Ure and Cover, the town is home to Middleham Castle, which boasts the largest castle keep in the North of England. From the castle, you can gain wonderful views of Wensleydale and beyond.

The town is the end point of the superb Six Dales Trail, which begins in Otley. There are plenty of places to celebrate finishing the walk and various accommodation options.

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25.9 km

The Black Bull

Highlight • Pub

Friendly family owned pub with a good selection of real ales

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25.9 km

Middleham Village Square & Racehorse Parade

Highlight • Historical Site

The racehorses train every morning on the gallops above Middleham/Coverham. They return to the stables from around 10:45. We all know that horses don't understand humans on bikes. If you are descending Coverdale into Middleham between 10:45 & 12:30, please be prepared to show a little patience. It can take 10 minutes to cover 800m. At other times, this is a fast clear run into Middleham. If you are riding out of Middleham at this time, then there's no issue. The horses can see you & you won't be going fast on the uphill drag either!

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26.0 km

The Dante Arms

Highlight • Pub

This 16th century Inn is full of character and fitting for a pub in Middleham which is famous for its many Racehorse yards

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

4.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

12.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

23°C

9°C

7 %

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Cover Bridge Inn – Middleham Castle loop from Middleham

Priory Tea Room

Cover Bridge Inn

Stone Bridge over the River Ure

Sunrise Gate

Middleham Castle

The Black Bull

Middleham Village Square & Racehorse Parade

The Dante Arms

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