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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Descent to the River – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Harrogate

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Descent to the River – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Harrogate

Hard

5.0

(1)

6

riders

Descent to the River – Spofforth Castle Ruins loop from Harrogate

03:06

45.3km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.3 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.65 km

View of Crimple Valley Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Stop at the gate for a great view from Spoil Bank across to Crimple Valley Viaduct.

Tip by

2

11.4 km

View of Kirby Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very popular road for local cyclists, with a great view on both sides. If you're coming from Wetherby you'll have climbed to get here so you'll have earned it!

Tip by

3

19.7 km

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Highlight • Historical Site

Great hill to climb

Tip by

4

26.9 km

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Highlight • Cycleway

Woodhall Bridge is a beautiful five-span wrought iron truss that spans over the River Wharfe.

The bridge was constructed in 1868 as a railway bridge by Joseph Whitham and Son …

Tip by

5

26.9 km

Descent to the River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flying single track down to the valley floor. Gets pretty narrow at points and keep an eye out for walkers

Tip by

27.7 km

Old Wives Wood

Forest

7

28.3 km

Valley Descent Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Easy descent to valley floor - watch out for larger rocks!

Tip by

8

33.3 km

Spofforth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Spofforth held paramount significance as the primary residence of the Percy family, a pivotal and commanding lineage in the northern realms of England, until the concluding era of the 14th …

Tip by

42.8 km

Hookstone Woods

Forest

B

45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

13.8 km

4.60 km

3.68 km

3.52 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

16.4 km

4.13 km

2.90 km

1.83 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 9 October

11°C

7°C

29 %

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