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Middleham Castle – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

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Middleham Castle – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

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Middleham Castle – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

01:12

17.5km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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28 m

Priory Tea Room

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232 m

Middleham Castle

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The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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3.36 km

Stone Bridge and Waterfall in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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3.49 km

Coverham Bridge

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The bridge carries Hanghow Lane over the River Cover. It is built of stone and consists of a single chamfered pointed arch, which is 50 feet (15 m) wide, while …

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5.42 km

Wildflower Verges

Highlight • Natural

One steep climb from Horsehouse then a great ride undulating towards Jervaulx.

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7.93 km

Great Bank Bridleway, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Bridleway leavingg West Scrafton by Bow Bridge looks promising at first, and gains height pleasantly via Great Bank, but at the top by the boundary fence, the way disappears, and …

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10.5 km

Coverdale Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Coverdale is beautiful & quiet. Either direction is thoroughly enjoyable. From Kettlewell you have the obvious challenge of Park Rash to overcome. From the East you have the prevailing wind …

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10.8 km

Coverdale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Spanning from Wensleydale to Park Rash Pass, Coverdale is a stunning dale. The River Cover gently meanders down through the green valley sides as the dale extends into the horizon. …

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

261 m

175 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

139 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

13°C

55 %

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Middleham Castle – Coverdale Valley loop from Middleham

Priory Tea Room

Middleham Castle

Stone Bridge and Waterfall in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Coverham Bridge

Wildflower Verges

Great Bank Bridleway, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Coverdale Road

Coverdale Valley

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