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Forest Descent Trail – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Harrogate

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Forest Descent Trail – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Harrogate

Moderate

4.5

(4)

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Forest Descent Trail – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Harrogate

02:47

40.7km

380m

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 25, 2026

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.90 km

Sig's Wood

Forest

9.56 km

Singletrack Through the Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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9.99 km

Forest Descent Trail

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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12.1 km

Abandoned Shed in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

16.1 km

View of the Lake in Nidderdale National Landscape

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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16.2 km

Forest Trail in Nidderdale National Landscape

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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16.5 km

Ralf's Hill

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Great little descent down to the lake

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21.6 km

Pickerstones

Forest

28.1 km

Path Through Fields and Farms

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Avoid after heavy rain, fast and flowy in the dry

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36.7 km

Nidderdale Greenway Over Nidd Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

The Nidderdale Greenway is a 4.2-mile (6.5km) route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Harrogate to Ripley. Great views throughout, especially going over Nidd Moor.

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

11.0 km

8.17 km

5.35 km

3.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

8.78 km

4.81 km

2.61 km

2.05 km

1.97 km

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

11°C

3°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Forest Descent Trail – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Harrogate

Singletrack Through the Countryside

Forest Descent Trail

Abandoned Shed in the Forest

View of the Lake in Nidderdale National Landscape

Forest Trail in Nidderdale National Landscape

Ralf's Hill

Path Through Fields and Farms

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