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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Grinton

High Harker Hill Trail – Bolton Castle loop from Reeth

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Grinton

High Harker Hill Trail – Bolton Castle loop from Reeth

Moderate

5.0

(3)

41

riders

High Harker Hill Trail – Bolton Castle loop from Reeth

03:26

34.6km

860m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.45 km

High Harker Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice Trail leading to another trail that leads you to the bottom of the water crossing which brings you at the main road people park at.

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2

5.03 km

Ruins and Shelters above Swaledale

Highlight • Structure

A little off the main route but this small punchy climb to the shelters offers a great view of the valley bellow.

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3

7.54 km

View Over Swaledale

Highlight • Natural

Great gravel & stunning views.

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4

8.52 km

Apedale Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Disused lead mine workings pepper the Apedale Road - in fact the workings here were so substantial, and so remote, that a series of structures was made to house the …

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5

12.8 km

Apedale Road Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Feels very remote here, but you're not really far away from civilisation. Pick your route. North up a stiff climb to Greets Moss. West on Apedale Road on exquisite gravel. …

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6

15.4 km

Bolton Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fun fact: It's where James proposed to Hellen on All Creatures Great And Small. Even if you don't want to propose enjoy the castle, the gardens and the falconeer show.

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16.8 km

Intake Plantation

Forest

8

22.0 km

Shooting Cabin Viewpoint

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A long slog to the top. Be careful of the loose gravel. However, push hard the view from the cabin is incredible and worth every push.

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9

22.0 km

Sweet William Shooting Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

An excellent viewpoint from Sweet William shooting hut

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34.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

6.20 km

2.28 km

1.88 km

307 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

9.57 km

6.20 km

4.11 km

149 m

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Thursday 28 May

17°C

11°C

33 %

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