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Askrigg

Askrigg village – Bainbridge Village loop from Askrigg

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Askrigg

Askrigg village – Bainbridge Village loop from Askrigg

Moderate

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Askrigg village – Bainbridge Village loop from Askrigg

01:22

16.3km

300m

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: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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28 m

The Black Bull

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee, great cakes, pastries, sandwich selection and soup. A must if you are in the area! Great pre or refuel spot.

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65 m

Askrigg is a beautiful little historic village and a real treat to hike through, as it has one long main street that's lined with houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Very quaint, with two pubs, tea rooms, a bakery and a little shop, as well as few B&Bs.

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392 m

Oxnop Scar Climb (25% Gradient)

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the first 200m, you get a respite & a decision to make. Carry straight on up Moor Road to Oxnop Scar & Muker. This is a tough climb.

Alternatively take the right up a ramp. The top of this little section has a spectacular view of Wensleydale. If you want a photo, now is a good time, since the toughest section is just around the corner...

Shortly after there is a fork in the road. Go left. It is steeper than anything so far and drags on a bit. Once conquered, there are a series of tough ramps, but increasingly less severe. Eventually the top arrives.

About 200m after the summit, the road bears left. The view here is incredible, Swaledale, rocks, sheep & the thread of tarmac disappearing sinuously.

The descent is technical and gets twisty & narrow near the bottom. Take care! Oncoming vehicles are rare, but will occupy 90% of the road if they appear.

Yes, I live here.

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7.05 km

Stepping Stones Across the River Ure

Highlight • River

A beautiful and very picturesque place to cross River Ure. Stepping stones are provided here, but can be a bit tricky to use. There may be times after rain when the stones are underwater when the river might be in spate... in such cases, please value your life and turn back - otherwise, have fun!

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8.05 km

View of Wensleydale from Mire Bank Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

On tarmac here, with fabulous views, particularly north-east across Wensleydale to Askrigg and Ellerkin Scar beyond it.

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11.8 km

The Cam Road

Highlight • Trail

13.9 km

Bainbridge Village

Highlight • River

A chocolate-box village nestled amongst the Dales, Bainbridge is simply lovely. Surrounded by green farmland, the village has quiet streets lined with grey-stone cottages, tea shops and a pub. Close to the village, you will find Bainbridge Roman Fort as well as the shortest river in Britain – the River Bain.

In days gone by, an ancient horn would sound to guide foresters and travellers to the village through Wensleydale Forest. Although this tradition no longer exists, the horn can still be found in the Rose and Crown Pub and you will hear it played at 10pm from 27th September (Holy Rood) until Shrove Tuesday.

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