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Harewood

Descent to the River – Gill Beck Crossing loop from Cote Hill

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Harewood

Descent to the River – Gill Beck Crossing loop from Cote Hill

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Descent to the River – Gill Beck Crossing loop from Cote Hill

01:39

21.1km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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555 m

View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Highlight • Historical Site

Great hill to climb

Tip by

1.48 km

Beech Bank

Forest

12.8 km

West Plantation

Forest

13.4 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

14.1 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

16.4 km

Duke of Wellington Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Rest Area

Best nosh!!

Tip by

18.0 km

Gill Beck Crossing

Highlight • River

This is a fun river crossing over the Gilil Beck. When the river is low, you can ride straight through, or use the elevated walkway if the water is high.

Tip by

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

6.60 km

1.04 km

1.00 km

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

5.26 km

3.92 km

1.92 km

1.70 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of Harewood House from Sugar Hills

Descent to the River

Woodhall Bridge Over the River Wharfe

Duke of Wellington Pub & Restaurant

Gill Beck Crossing

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