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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Grinton Moor – Bolton Castle loop from Leyburn

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Grinton Moor – Bolton Castle loop from Leyburn

Hard

5.0

(1)

25

riders

Grinton Moor – Bolton Castle loop from Leyburn

02:06

28.9km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.27 km

Stone Bridge at Grinton Moors

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot to park if you want to explore the many options for riding in the area.

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2

10.1 km

YHA Grinton Lodge

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the southern slopes of Swaledale, YHA Grinton Lodge is surrounded by stunning scenery and exceptional views of the Yorkshire Dales, and just a 10 minute walk from the village of Grinton.

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3

12.3 km

Grinton Moor

Highlight • Climb

Grinton Moor is a testing 1.9 mile (3 km) climb from Grinton village in the direction of Leyburn. After climbing sharply out of the village, you will gently wind through …

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4

18.1 km

View of Castle Bolton

Highlight • Historical Site

Good views of Castle Bolton from here.

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5

18.7 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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6

20.2 km

Castle Bolton

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from Thorseby Bridleway

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7

21.0 km

The Bolton Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great for a quick stop before visiting Castle Bolton

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8

28.7 km

Leyburn Town Centre

Highlight • Other

B

28.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

2.23 km

402 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

2.15 km

484 m

259 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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