Bransdale, a serene rural valley located in the eastern part of the North York Moors National Park, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its hedged pastures, rough moorland, and historic trackways, all framed by well-built dry-stone walls. Watercourses like Hodge Beck thread through the valley, contributing to a varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. This unique blend of pastoral land and moorland provides a distinct…
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73
hikers
6.05km
01:38
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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8.70km
02:41
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.01km
01:27
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140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.9km
03:40
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
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14.2km
01:51
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.72km
00:53
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.8km
01:22
420m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

77
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19.6km
02:17
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12.3km
00:35
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45.5km
01:52
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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124km
06:24
1,990m
1,990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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600
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

56
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65.0km
05:20
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1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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30.2km
03:08
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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36
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27.6km
02:43
590m
580m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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34.8km
03:35
870m
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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49.6km
04:17
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
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37.9km
02:20
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.0km
01:27
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.4km
02:15
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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32.1km
01:56
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bransdale is a rural valley situated in the eastern part of the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. It is characterized by hedged pastures, moorland, and historic trackways, with watercourses like Hodge Beck flowing through it.
Bransdale offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. There are 12 routes available for exploration in the region.
Yes, Bransdale features 8 hiking routes that traverse varied terrain, from ancient trackways to open moorland. Detailed information on these trails is available in the guide Hiking around Bransdale.
Bransdale provides easy hiking routes suitable for different skill levels. A specific guide, Easy hikes around Bransdale, details these less challenging trails.
Yes, Bransdale offers family-friendly hiking options designed for outings with children. These routes are highlighted in the guide Family-friendly hikes around Bransdale.
Bransdale offers routes for road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Cyclists can find specific routes and information in guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Bransdale and Cycling around Bransdale.
Bransdale is part of the North York Moors National Park, which generally permits dogs on trails. Dogs should be kept under close control, especially near livestock and ground-nesting birds, and follow the Countryside Code.
Bransdale features diverse landscapes including heather moorland, hedged pastures, and ancient dry-stone walls. Watercourses like Hodge Beck and historic trackways, such as the holloway up Cockayne Ridge, are also prominent features.
Bransdale is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 43,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 5,300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Bransdale, including Hiking around Bransdale, Running Trails around Bransdale, and MTB Trails around Bransdale. There are also guides for easy hikes, family-friendly hikes, and various cycling types.
As Bransdale is a region within the North York Moors National Park, information is typically found through the North York Moors National Park Authority. Specific details for individual activities or locations may be available from those sites.

