Reeth to Tan Hill Road – Reeth Village Green loop from Darlington

Reeth to Tan Hill Road – Reeth Village Green loop from Darlington

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Reeth to Tan Hill Road – Reeth Village Green loop from Darlington

04:22

88.8km

1,050m

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 48.2 km for 55 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.3 km

Nine Acre Plantation

Forest

14.6 km

Eppleby Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Eppleby is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. It is located about 7 miles north of Richmond

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14.9 km

Eppleby Village Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

A very friendly place to stop and very welcoming to cyclists and even have kit to help if your unfortunate enough to break down👍🏻

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33.7 km

The Stang Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Stang was the site of the 2013 National Hill Climb Championships. The gradient varies a lot - up to 18% in places, with an average around 5%. Wild and open landscape.

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45.6 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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46.6 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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48.2 km

Reeth Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Thought of as the capital of Swaledale, Reeth is a village with a history as rich as its scenery. Incredibly, in its mining heyday, it was producing a tenth of …

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50.1 km

Swaledale Valley Road from Grinton

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful road which runs between Grinton in the west and the A6108 in the east. It follows the course of the River Swale along the valley, surrounded by dry stone walls, fields of sheep and wildflower verges.

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58.1 km

Side Bank Wood

Forest

78.3 km

Barton Beck Ford

Highlight • Bridge

The ford in the village of Barton crosses the Barton Beck as it meanders on its way to join the Tees.

If you're feeling brave you can ride through the …

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88.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types