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Pateley Bridge – St Mary's Church Ruins loop from Kirkby Malzeard

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Pateley Bridge – St Mary's Church Ruins loop from Kirkby Malzeard

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Pateley Bridge – St Mary's Church Ruins loop from Kirkby Malzeard

02:26

33.3km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.7 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.24 km

View of Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

14.2 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

More than 200 species of bird have been recorded around the shores of Gouthwaite Reservoir. Needless to say, it’s a haven for birdlife and a great place for birdwatching. Keep a look-out for oystercatchers, kingfishers, green woodpeckers, red kite, buzzards, plus more. Gouthwaite Reservoir is a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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20.1 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 stone houses in this small market town. In 2016 it won a national award for its high street and the locals really take pride in their environment. The local delicacy is the Pateley Pie and they reckon it's best to try it from one of the two local butchers.

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20.7 km

St Mary's Church Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a characterful ruin nestled among trees overlooking Nidderdale. The church was built in the 13th century. There are some great views around the church.

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20.9 km

View of Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

33.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

6.05 km

2.92 km

661 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

5.06 km

2.64 km

1.63 km

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Pateley Bridge – St Mary's Church Ruins loop from Kirkby Malzeard

View of Nidderdale National Landscape

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Pateley Bridge

St Mary's Church Ruins

View of Pateley Bridge

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