Mountain biking in Yorkshire

Dales Trails

the best mountain biking in the yorkshire dales national park
Overview
  • 1 - Flat as a pancake
  • 2 - Flat with some lumpy bits
  • 3 - Gently undulating
  • 4 - Undulating, some bigger hills
  • 5 - Rolling hills
  • 6 - Hilly but not too steep
  • 7 - Hilly with some steep climbs
  • 8 - Very hilly up to 25% climbs
  • 1 - Very little biking but keen to try 
  • 2 - Cycle a couple of times a week, a few hours per day on flat terrain
  • 3 - Can easily cycle half a day on more hilly terrain 
  • 4 - Can ride for up to 5 hours per day, gently undulating terrain
  • 5 - Can ride for 6 hours per day, some short, steep climbs
  • 6 - Can ride for 7 hours per day on hilly terrain
  • 7 - Comfortable biking for 8 hours per day including long, steep climbs
  • 8 - Cycle several times per week, can ride up to 10 hours per day, steep, physically demanding trails
  • Green - beginners and novices, flat, wide trails, no challenging features
  • Blue - intermediates with basic off-road riding skills, small obstacles, moderate gradients, some short, steep sections
  • Red - proficient mountain bikers, steep and rough, with some technical sections
  • Black - very experienced mountain bikers, very challenging with steep, technical climbs and descents
Total Distance
156 km (97 miles)
Number of days cycling
3 days
Elevation
3700m of ascent through the Dales.
    Summary

    The beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to some of the most iconic scenery and best mountain biking trails in the UK. We've spent many years researching the loveliest mountain biking routes in this gorgeous part of England so that you can ride the most scenic, enjoyable MTB trails and savour an incredible three days of mountain biking.

    Our Dales Trails biking route has been designed to fit into a long weekend packed full of great singletrack, rocky Landrover tracks and fabulously remote bridleways. This mountain biking holiday is for anyone who enjoys exhilarating off-road biking adventures, without extremely technical trails, so you can enjoy the beautiful views and well-earned refreshments after a day in the saddle.

    Map

    Track

    Highlights
    Biking through stunning limestone pavement landscapes along the Pennine Bridleway
    Beautiful views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent, the three highest peaks in Yorkshire.
    The stony descent into Hawes along the ancient Old Cam Road.
    Biking around Malham Tarn, a beautiful national nature reserve, home to rare plants and wading birds.
    What's included
    3 days of exhilarating mountain biking through the Yorkshire Dales
    4 nights of hand-picked, quality accommodation to suit every budget
    All baggage transfers between accommodation
    Map of the route and accurate gpx files
    Detailed list of bike shops and a comprehensive route information pack
    Phone support from our experienced team
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    Your mountain biking holiday can be organised on any dates between April and September for groups of two or more people. Choose your preferred dates and contact us to start planning your UK mountain biking holiday now.

    Trip options
    3 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Number of days cycling
    3
    Average daily distance
    52 km (32 miles)
    Fitness
    5
    Prices
    3 days / 4 nights (per person)
    Guest House/Hotel - 4 people
    £440
    Guest House/Hotel - 2 people
    £520
    Luxury - 4 people
    From £30 extra/night
    Luxury - 2 people
    From £30 extra/night
    • We can accommodate groups of any size. If you have a group of 3 people or more than 8 people please contact us for the best price.
    • We use fantastic, tried and tested accommodation but more luxurious upgrades are available in some locations for a supplement
    • Single occupancy rooms are available for a supplement
    • Bunkhouse options are available in some locations if you wish to reduce the price
    • We can add or remove extra accommodation, change transport arrangements or add any other extras you might need 
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