Aysgarth Rock Garden – The Bolton Arms loop from Wensley

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Aysgarth Rock Garden – The Bolton Arms loop from Wensley

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Aysgarth Rock Garden – The Bolton Arms loop from Wensley

03:21

54.4km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 10.3 km for 4 m

After 24.7 km for 112 m

After 36.6 km for 22 m

After 47.4 km for 175 m

After 48.3 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.90 km

Bloomer Gill

Forest

9.06 km

Low Bridge and 25% Steep Hill

Highlight • Bridge

If you want to visit the falls

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10.3 km

Aysgarth Rock Garden

Highlight • Structure

Nearby Pub The George and Dragon ist great for a cheeky pint

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17.5 km

River Bain

Highlight • River

Shortest river in England - joins Lake Semerwater with the Ure

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17.7 km

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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24.7 km

Wensleydale Creamery and Hawes Market

Highlight • Settlement

Here's where they make proper Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, so you can go into the visitors centre and explore their 'cheese experience' if you're interested. Alternatively, go to the shop and cafe for a quick sit-down. The cafe is open daily from 9:00am to 3.30pm, and has beautiful views from its huge windows, as well as a great cheese-y menu.

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