Cycle Routes North Yorkshire

These routes cater for all abilities. They use mainly bridleways, green lanes and some unclassified roads. Some routes are rugged and hilly. Most of the routes are suitable for both horse riding and biking, but please read individual route guides for detailed information.

When setting out on a ride, ensure you have a map, suitable clothing and food and water. Check the weather and let someone know your plans. For a safe and responsible experience, follow the countryside code [2Mb].

Horse rides Cycle route Suitable for bikes or horse rides

Horse rides in North Yorkshire

*The information about these rides is temporarily unavailable while we update the documents with new details about the routes.

Bike rides in North Yorkshire

Long-distance cycling trails

The following routes are promoted by organisations other than the county council.

Le Tour Yorkshire - The Grand Depart

Distance: 242 miles
Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate
Stage 2: York to Sheffield
The Tour de France will start in Yorkshire on 5 and 6 July 2014. Find more information about riding all or part of the route at Le Tour Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Wolds cycle route

Distance: 144 miles
Time to cycle: 18 hrs
Time to walk: 48 hrs
Start: numerous start points - Beverly, Malton, York
The route takes in country houses, nature reserves, historic priories and fascinating landmarks, using parts of the national cycle network. Find more information at Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route.

Derby to York - Sustrans cycle route

Distance: 193 miles
Time to cycle: 24 hrs
Time to walk: 64 hrs
This route incorporates the central section of the Trans-Pennine Trail. Traffic-free paths include Clumber Park to Clipstone Forest, Doncaster to Brampton and York to Selby. Find more information at Derby to York Route.

Walney Island to Sunderland or Whitby - Sustrans cycle route

Distance: 171 miles to Whitby
Time to cycle: 13 hrs
Time to walk: 36 hrs
This challenging route starts at Walney Island on the south western tip of Cumbria's Irish Sea coast. At Barnard Castle, the route splits and you can follow National Route 165 to Whitby via the Esk Valley through the North York Moors. Find more information about the route.

Way of the Roses - Sustrans cycle route

Distance: 173 miles
Time to cycle: 22 hrs
Time to walk: 59 hrs
Start: Morecambe
Finish: Bridlington via York
This spectacular coast to coast route passes through North Yorkshire. Highlights include the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Nidderdale AONB, the Vale of York and Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal World Heritage Site near Ripon. Find more information a Way of the Roses.

York to Beningbrough - Sustrans route

Distance: 11 miles
Time to cycle: 1.5 hrs
Time to walk: 5 hrs
This ride starts from York and wends its way north towards the National Trust property, Beningbrough Hall. Find more information about the route.