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Masham

Leighton Reservoir – View of Helks Wood Valley loop from Masham

Hard

5.0

(1)

14

riders

Leighton Reservoir – View of Helks Wood Valley loop from Masham

03:28

43.1km

910m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 23.5 km for 1.43 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.73 km

Forest Trail in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Not steep but definitely tech - roots everywhere!

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2

9.18 km

Forest Path in Nidderdale National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Easy trail - good for everyone

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3

9.43 km

Steep switchbacks - definitely sight first before trying to ride

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4

9.70 km

Hit at speed, when you get to the grid crossings make sure to hit with confidence otherwise you find them quite challenging to get over.

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5

13.0 km

Leighton Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

6

26.0 km

View of Helks Wood Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fabulous valley views looking down towards Helks Wood

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8

35.5 km

Fun fast gravel riding!

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39.9 km

Storth Wood

Forest

B

43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

16.1 km

4.42 km

1.66 km

573 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

11.9 km

11.0 km

4.30 km

1.49 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

30°C

13°C

0 %

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