Cycling in Yorkshire

CYCLING IN YORKSHIRE

A cycling map to guide you around our beautiful county supported by

This map is just a taster of some of the amazing cycle routes in Yorkshire. For more inspiration go to www.yorkshire.com/cyclemap

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YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE ROUTE Distance: 235km (146 miles) A well-signed circular route that takes in the beautiful rolling hills, dramatic coastline, grand country houses, nature reserves and historic priories of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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THE TRANS PENNINE TRAIL Total trail distance: 596km (370 miles) This trail is mostly off-road and largely purpose-built. As well as passing through many urban areas the trail takes in beautiful countryside, villages, castles, abbeys, minsters, canals and railway heritage.

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WAY OF THE ROSES Distance: 274km (170 miles) Starting in Lancashire, the majority of this coast to coast route is in Yorkshire and showcases the best that Northern England has to offer, from rich cultural heritage to stunning natural beauty.

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YORKSHIRE DALES CYCLEWAY Distance: 209km (130 miles) A challenging 130 mile ride through the stunning countryside which featured in the 2014 Grand Départ. Plenty of pubs, cafes, and places to stay en route.

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BRANSDALE LOOP Distance: 44km (26.5 miles) Explore the ‘lost dale’ of Bransdale on a single road that loops around its flanking moors, offering a mix of quiet road riding and fabulous valley views.

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/ cycling WALNEY TO WHITBY Distance: 288km (179 miles) This coast to coast route takes you from Walney Island to Whitby. Reaching Yorkshire, you will follow National Route 165 to Whitby via the Esk Valley – this last 30 miles is not for the faint hearted!

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YORK TO MIDDLESBROUGH Distance: 98km (61 miles) Follow National Route 65 to Beningborough Hall & Gardens, picturesque villages like Easingwold, and the beautiful North York Moors National Park.

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With its higgledy-piggledy cottages, winding streets and small sandy beach, this coastal hamlet has the air of a place lost in time.

SALTBURN

MIDDLESBROUGH

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Robin Hood’s Bay

Swaledale

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Richmond Castle

WHITBY DANBY

Built on a rocky peninsula above the River Swale, Richmond Castle is one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain boasting stunning views across the Yorkshire Dales.

Famous for its wildflower meadows, heather moors and waterfalls, when it comes to peace, tranquillity and natural beauty, few locations offer more.

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A cyclists’ paradise with bike trails galore, Dalby offers routes for all abilities, adventurous play areas and brilliant events and activities all year round.

NORTHALLERTON North York Moors

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Renowned for its architecture, Gothic cathedral, fantastic landmarks and tangle of quaint cobbled streets, York draws visitors from around the world.

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The rugged natural beauty of Brontë Country is peppered with with former mills, weavers cottages and packhorse trails now much loved by walkers.

YORK

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NORTH NEWBALD

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CRAGG VALE

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TOUR DE YORKSHIRE

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The Colne Valley A wild and wonderful Pennine landscape of steep-sided valleys, heather-covered moorland, lovingly restored canals, and reservoirs in their own lush valleys.

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HEBDEN BRIDGE

HORNSEA

Peaceful, charming and full of character, with gently undulating hills, picture postcard villages, beautiful market towns and outstanding country houses.

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HAWORTH

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The Yorkshire Wolds

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WETHERBY

Brontë Country

YORKSHIRE WOLDS CYCLE ROUTE

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BRIDLINGTON

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GRAND DÉPART 2014

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YORK TO MIDDLESBROUGH

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Historical York

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EASINGWOLD

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WAY OF THE ROSES

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MALTON

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Brimming with edwardian architecture and quirky shops.

The real gem is the sweeping sandy beach, edged with an historical promenade and beach chalets.

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Discover ancient caverns, wooded valleys and luscious meadows. A varied landscape that has created diverse habitats, which support a wide range of flora and fauna.

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YORKSHIRE CYCLING ROUTES

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Nidderdale

1 km north of the village of Malham, this well-known beauty spot has a massive, curved cliff and deeply eroded limestone pavement at the top.

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Malham Cove

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This wonderful National Park is a breath of fresh air with heather moorland, dappled woodland, fertile dales and an amazing shimmering coastline.

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Dalby Forest

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Forget the deckchairs and dodgems; this is Yorkshire’s coastline at its most raw and elemental. Expect brooding cliffs, tumbling cottages and miles of breathtaking scenery.

South Pennines A rugged landscape of heather covered moorlands and imposing valleys. There are two national cycle routes and plenty of opportunity for off-road adventure.

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YORKSHIRE CYCLING ROUTES PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

The Peak District The National Park contains broad open moorlands interspersed with grit stone formations, rivers, parklands, ancient woodlands and flower-rich grasslands.

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AIRPORTS RAILWAY ROUTES FERRYPORT NATIONAL PARKS AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

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Other useful links www.yorkshire.com Everything you need to plan a holiday in Yorkshire: accommodation, food and drink, attractions, activities and events. www.sustrans.org.uk Sustrans enables people to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys, and coordinates the 1,000 miles of National Cycle Network in Yorkshire. www.cycle.yorkshire.com Getting more people cycling more often. www.letouryorkshire.com Official Site of the 2015 Tour de Yorkshire.

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GONE MOUNTAIN BIKING Eleven Westgate, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8BA Tel: 01751 475 111 www.gonemountainbiking.com Offer specialist cycle friendly accommodation from which to experience some of the best on and off road cycling in the UK. Guided rides, MTB skills instruction and cycle maintenance packages available.

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DALBY BIKE BARN

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YORK SPORT VILLAGE

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DALBY FOREST

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DALES BIKE CENTRE

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THE TRANS PENNINE TRAIL Tel: 01226 772 574 www.transpenninetrail.org.uk The Trans Pennine Trail allows you to follow scenic routes on traffic free trails around the picturesque landscape of the North of England. Barnsley is the mid-point of the trail and a wonderful location to start your adventure. The route leads you around the stunning surroundings of Penistone and you can take in the wonderful sights at Worsbrough Mill County Park.

There is also great access to the fantastic attractions in Barnsley which includes Elsecar Heritage Centre, RSPB Old Moor, Experience Barnsley, The Cooper Gallery, Cannon Hall Museum, The Civic, Barnsley and the Town Centre. These are all perfect places to stop off on your journey.

With lots of great cafes and tea rooms along the way it makes for a great day out.

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THE MOORS NATIONAL PARK CENTRE Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NB Tel: 01439 772737 www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/ themoorscentre

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Cycle the magnificent Esk Valley – east or west – from the cycle-friendly visitor centre in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Bike parking, picnic areas, café, shop and toilets.

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ALLRIDE Foreshores Office, Princess Mary Promenade, Bridlington YO15 3LG Tel: 01262 678255 www.eastriding.gov.uk/foreshores Allride is a scheme which is aimed at people with disabilities, their families and their carers offering adapted bikes, for safe cycling along the North Promenade of Bridlington.

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GALLERY 49 1 Market Place Bridlington YO16 4QJ www.galleryforty-nine.com Email: galleryforty-nine@live.co.uk Art and Gifts in the interesting Old Town of Bridlington. Pedal Power The Art of two Wheels 25 April 1 August + much more, including prints by David Hockney.

Open Thurs to Sat 11.30am to 4pm.

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BERYL - WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE

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GO APE!

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TRINITY WALK WAKEFIELD Trinity Walk, Wakefield WF1 1QS Tel: 01924 239 413 www.trinitywalk.com Trinity Walk Shopping Centre in Wakefield has lots of high street to independent fashion, food and family fun. Whatever you fancy, Trinity Walk has it. Feel good shopping in Wakefield.

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AMPLEFORTH ABBEY Ampleforth Abbey YO62 4EY Tel: 01439 766000 www.visitors.ampleforth.org.uk Cycle racks are located at the main entrance. Our tea room has a courtyard for cooling off in summer and warming food and drink for winter.

Mountain bikers can enjoy our lakes and woodland trails.

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SEWERBY HALL AND GARDENS Church Street, Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1EA Tel: 01262 673769 www.sewerbyhall.co.uk A great day out for all the family, Sewerby Hall and Gardens features: a historic house, beautiful gardens, woodland walks, family zoo, adventure playground and the Clock Tower CafĂŠ.

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BURTON AGNES HALL Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB Tel: 01262 490324 www.burtonagnes.com Burton Agnes Hall is a magnificent example of Elizabethan architecture filled with treasures collected over four centuries, award winning gardens, woodland walk, courtyard shops and cafe and a full calendar of events.

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RSPB BEMPTON CLIFFS Cliff Lane, Bempton, East Yorkshire Y015 1JF Tel: 01262 422212 www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs Home to 250,000 seabirds (April-Oct) including puffins. New seabird centre, cliff-edge viewing platforms, outdoor seating area. Events and activities throughout the year. Light refreshments available. Admission charges apply.

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YORK GATE GARDEN

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ROYAL ARMOURIES

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BIZZIE LIZZIE’S, SWADFORD STREET 36 Swadford Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1QY Tel: 01756 701131 www.bizzielizzies.co.uk Take a trip to enjoy award winning fish & chips with delicious gluten free and vegetarian alternatives. New bike racks and takeaway indoor eating area now available. Enjoy the ride!

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KEELHAM FARM SHOP Skipton (Farm Shop & Café) BD23 2UE Thornton (Farm Shop & Takeaway) BD13 3SS Tel: 01274 833472 www.keelhamfarmshop.co.uk The perfect pit stop for cyclists to enjoy a healthy lunch or pick up a delicious picnic for later. Taste the best of Yorkshire from 400+ local producers in beautiful Brontë countryside.

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LITTLE VALLEY BREWERY New Road, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 5TT Tel: 01422 883888 www.littlevalleybrewery.co.uk Little Valley Brewery sits high on the pennine moorland of Cragg Vale, close to picturesque Hebden Bridge.

We brew an inspired range of beers, naturally refreshing and full of good taste.

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DREWTONS FARM SHOP The Drewton Estate, South Cave, East Yorkshire HU15 2AG Tel: 01430 425079 Email: info@drewtons.co.uk www.drewtons.co.uk Drewton’s Farm Shop is the perfect place to shop, eat and stay – all just a stone’s throw from the route for Stage 2 of the Tour De Yorkshire.

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YORKS OF THIRSK 1 The Old Post Office, Market Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1TF Tel: 01845 526776 yorksofthirsk@btinternet.com A great place for cyclists to rest and refuel! Discover a range of tasty treats, alongside cycling inspired gifts and emergency spares. Borrow a lock to keep your bike safe whilst you eat.

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HIGHFIELD FARM Southburn Road, Southburn, Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 9AF Tel: 01377 227723 www.highfieldfarm.co.uk The perfect place to relax after a day’s cycling in the Wolds. With 9 bedrooms, comfortable lounge, dining room and bike storage. Also home to the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School.

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THE ALDERS CARAVAN PARK Home Farm, Alne YO61 1RY Tel: 01347 838722 www.alderscaravanpark.co.uk A family run park set within a working farm, carefully developed to ensure privacy through internal landscape and imaginative design. Two luxury shower blocks, electric hook ups to each pitch and camping pods available.

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FLOWER OF MAY

Rosedale Abbey Camping and Caravan Park Set in the heart of the North York Moors, Rosedale Abbey is a fabulous park in a stunning location and on the Tour de Yorkshire route!

• Cottages • Touring pitches • Camping pitches • Glamping pods

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BEECH HOUSE Beech House, Palace House Road, Hebden Bridge HX7 6HW Tel: 01422 843339 www.beechhouseselfcatering.co.uk Beech House offers fully equipped self catering accomodation in a quiet location and yet within easy reach of the town centre, station and all facilities.

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RUDSTONE WALK South Cave, Brough, East Yorkshire HU15 2AH Tel: 01430 422230 rooms@rudstone-walk.co.uk Set in 80 glorious acres on the edge of the East Yorkshire Wolds, Rudstone Walk offers a relaxing retreat for cyclists on the TDY Route. Accommodation packages, delicious food, storage and bike washing available.

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HAREFIELD HALL Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 5QE Tel: 01423 711429 www.harefieldhall.com Offering en-suite rooms from £60 per night including breakfast. Beautifully located on the route of the Way of the Roses cycle route. A warm welcome is extended to cyclists and we have secure bike storage.

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ROCKLIFFE HALL Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington DL2 2DU Tel: 01325 729999 www.rockliffehall.com/cycling Nestled between the North York Moors and Dales, Rockliffe Hall offers a luxury base for cycling breaks. Spa treatments and Michelin-star dining come as standard - you’ll even get your own ‘Cycling Concierge’.

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WOLDS EDGE COTTAGES Main Street, Bishop Wilton, York YO42 1RX Tel: 07768 534434 www.woldsedge.co.uk Five 4* GOLD award winning Lodges sleep 2-4. Free Wifi. Bike Lock-up.

Two Snug Shepherd’s Huts with warm private shower room just 10 yards away (breakfast basket included). www.snughuts.co.uk

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THE CHEQUERS INN Claypit Lane, Ledsham, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS25 5LP Tel: 01977 683135 www.thechequersinn.com A traditional country pub serving homemade food and real ales, ideally located for cyclists with access to local cycle routes. Open Monday to Saturday 11am-11pm and Sundays 11am-6pm.

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THE FLEECE INN, HAWORTH 67 Main Street, Haworth, West Yorkshire BD22 8DA Tel: 01535 642172 www.fleeceinnhaworth.co.uk Discover what life is like in a true Yorkshire village at The Fleece Inn. Set on Haworth’s historic cobbled main street, our friendly inn offers cosy guest rooms, hearty homemade local food and some of the best Yorkshire ales.

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THE GEORGE HOTEL Market Place, Easingwold, York, North Yorkshire YO61 3AD Tel: 01347 821698 www.the-george-hotel.co.uk Located between York and Thirsk on Cycle Route 65. 15 ensuite bedrooms, breakfast, lunch, evening meals, teas and coffees, real ales. Secure under cover storage with drying facilities.

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For more information go to yorkshire.com/cyclemap