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Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent – Reeth to Tan Hill Road loop from Arkengarthdale

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Arkengarthdale

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent – Reeth to Tan Hill Road loop from Arkengarthdale

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Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent – Reeth to Tan Hill Road loop from Arkengarthdale

02:52

52.4km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.7 km

Rowleth Wood

Forest

14.6 km

Little Rowleth Wood

Forest

18.3 km

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent

Highlight • Cycleway

Crossing from Wensleydale, this stunning road drops in a series of swoops and turns. The final 300 m is precipitous and gravel strewn through three tight turns. Caution very much …

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21.5 km

Oxnop Scar Summit

Highlight • Climb

Tough from either side but probably tougher from the North, this iconic Dales climb is a must for all road cyclists!

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22.1 km

Askrigg Descent, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Possibly one of the best road descents in the country.

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25.5 km

Oxnop Scar Climb (25% Gradient)

Highlight • Viewpoint

After the first 200m, you get a respite & a decision to make. Carry straight on up Moor Road to Oxnop Scar & Muker. This is a tough climb.

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40.5 km

Grinton Moor Climb – Greets Moss Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice scenic 'roof of the world' type climb of 2.5 miles at an average of 7%, steepest in the first half. Pub in Grinton to have a brew before …

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45.5 km

Dales Bike Centre Café & Cakery

Highlight • Rest Area

Amazing cafe stop, fantastic food, great location, can't go wrong making this a mandatory cafe stop

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48.1 km

Start of the Ascent to Tan Hill

Highlight • Climb

Check the weather forecast before setting off and carry extra layers if necessary.

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49.2 km

Reeth to Tan Hill Road

Highlight • Trail

The road between Reeth and Tanhill takes you below Reeth Low Moor and through Arkengarthdale and provides wonderful views in both directions.

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52.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

6.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

28°C

16°C

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Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent – Reeth to Tan Hill Road loop from Arkengarthdale

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent

Oxnop Scar Summit

Askrigg Descent, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Oxnop Scar Climb (25% Gradient)

Grinton Moor Climb – Greets Moss Summit

Dales Bike Centre Café & Cakery

Start of the Ascent to Tan Hill

Reeth to Tan Hill Road

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