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Carperby-Cum-Thoresby

Bolton Castle – Apedale Road loop from Carperby-cum-Thoresby

Routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Carperby-Cum-Thoresby

Bolton Castle – Apedale Road loop from Carperby-cum-Thoresby

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Bolton Castle – Apedale Road loop from Carperby-cum-Thoresby

01:58

26.1km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

2.52 km

The Wheatsheaf Pub

Highlight • Pub

An excellent pub for food.

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2

5.84 km

View of Bolton Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Whether you go up to the castle or hook a left further along in Redmire, you will need your granny gear!

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3

6.77 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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9.36 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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5

10.8 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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6

14.6 km

View Over Swaledale

Highlight • Natural

Great gravel & stunning views.

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7

18.6 km

Top of The Fleak

Highlight • Summit

Climbing out of Swaledale to Askrigg, this is one of the tougest local climbs with stunning views for the moments when not chewing the handlebars. A series of ramps climb …

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19.7 km

Askrigg to Reeth Road in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Climb

Immediately steep after you leave the Leyburn Road, turn right after 600 m / 1,970 ft (which will probably take the better part of 5 mins!) towards the Fleak & …

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26.1 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

9.32 km

1.44 km

569 m

216 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

8.08 km

6.45 km

233 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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11°C

39 %

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