Coverdale Road – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

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Coverdale Road – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

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Coverdale Road – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

01:10

17.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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28 m

Priory Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

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3.06 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

3.19 km

Coverham Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge carries Hanghow Lane over the River Cover. It is built of stone and consists of a single chamfered pointed arch, which is 50 feet (15 m) wide, while …

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5.13 km

Wildflower Verges

Highlight • Natural

One steep climb from Horsehouse then a great ride undulating towards Jervaulx.

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7.63 km

Great Bank Bridleway, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway leavingg West Scrafton by Bow Bridge looks promising at first, and gains height pleasantly via Great Bank, but at the top by the boundary fence, the way disappears, and …

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10.2 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind …

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10.3 km

Carlton Motte

Highlight • Monument

This motte, just at the back of the Foresters Arms Inn, might be easily missed (personally, I spot stuff like this a mile or more away...). It dates back to …

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10.6 km

Coverdale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Spanning from Wensleydale to Park Rash Pass, Coverdale is a stunning dale. The River Cover gently meanders down through the green valley sides as the dale extends into the horizon. …

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