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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

Road cycling routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

Easy

16

riders

Gouthwaite Reservoir – Pateley Bridge loop from Dacre

01:18

29.1km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.39 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

2

7.45 km

Royal Oak Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great selection of beers

Tip by

3

11.0 km

View of the Reservoir and Old Control Buildings

Highlight • Monument

Nice view over the reservoir and of the old reservoir control buildings

Tip by

4

13.6 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

This is a beautiful road to cycle down that follows the entire length of the reservoir. It's surrounded by rolling hills and farmland and provides great views of the Nidderdale Valley.

Tip by

5

14.5 km

Gouthwaite Reservoir

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is a little viewpoint opposite the car park. Apparently also quite good for bird watching.

Tip by

6

14.9 km

The Yorke Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub for a bite to eat, drink or place to rest your head.

Tip by

7

22.6 km

Pateley Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

A village that's still riding high on the 2014 Tour de France hype, Pateley Bridge is a real treat when you pass through on a bike. A lot of idyllic …

Tip by

B

29.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

160 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

108 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

76 %

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