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Pateley Bridge – Almscliffe Crag loop from Cattal

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

Cattal

Pateley Bridge – Almscliffe Crag loop from Cattal

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Pateley Bridge – Almscliffe Crag loop from Cattal

05:44

118km

1,640m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

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Nidderdale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Newsome Bridge Quarry

Nature Reserve

15.1 km

Brown Hill Wood

Forest

29.5 km

Stainburn Moor

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy beautiful cycling on a smooth, well-paved road that winds through the peaceful Stainburn Moor.

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36.6 km

Fewston Reservoir was built in the 1870s around the same time as Swinsty Reservoir, which is right next door.

It is a popular place for walking, fishing and cycling. The autumnal colours of the trees surrounding the lake make it a particularly beautiful place to come at that time of year.

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53.1 km

Greenhow Hill Climb from Pateley Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Top 100 climbs No. 52

On this hill the pain comes in bursts over four distinct stretches of tough climbing, with brief respites in between, Attack each hard section, get your breath back, spin the legs, and then attack the next. The climb starts on the flat through Pateley Bridge. Heading West, the road rears up viciously past the Royal Oak Pub and out of town. Rising at 18%, this opening stretch is the shortest of the hard sections. The road then plateaus slightly before hitting the second at 16%. Drag yourself through the woods to reach the third and longest section of hard climbing. Ever so slightly easier at 15%, it alleviates when you passsome farm buildings, but it still keeps coming at you. The fourth and final ramp delivers you to the top of the moor. As the gradient relaxes, you can see the rest of the climb before you, bending over the brow and rounding to the left where you finish just past the quarry at the sign for Greenhow village.

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57.6 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 stone houses in this small market town. In 2016 it won a national award for its high street and the locals really take pride in their environment. The local delicacy is the Pateley Pie and they reckon it's best to try it from one of the two local butchers.

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60.7 km

Wilsill Memorial Woodland

Nature Reserve

73.8 km

Swinsty Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Swinsty Reservoir is a popular place for walking and as the road passes right across one of its dams, it also makes for a scenic place to ride your bike. It is particularly beautiful in autumn when it is bathed in the golden hues of the surrounding trees.

The reservoir was built between 1871 and 1878 and is fed from Fewston Reservoir, right next door.

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76.8 km

Norwood Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

there are much worse climbs than this so enjoy it

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81.5 km

Guys Bank

Forest

88.5 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long climb - perfect place to take a sip while enjoying the stunning view

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88.5 km

Almscliffe Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

Almscliffe crag is a millstone grit rocky outcrop that has been designated an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also sometimes known as Almscliff Crag or Great Almscliff Crag (the little one is three miles north west of here).

There are 545 climbing and bouldering routes on the crag so you're likely to see climbers out on the rock.

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118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

9.19 km

2.52 km

511 m

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

113 km

4.79 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

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Pateley Bridge – Almscliffe Crag loop from Cattal

Stainburn Moor

Fewston Reservoir

Greenhow Hill Climb from Pateley Bridge

Pateley Bridge

Swinsty Reservoir

Norwood Edge

View of the Valley

Almscliffe Crag

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