Cycling
The Yorkshire Dales are a wonderful location for cycling with pretty country lanes, challenging climbs and exhilerating descents.
You will enjoy the freshness of the air, the rugged dry stone walls and stunning landscapes. Call in to cycle-friendly cafes in our local villages and towns and be sure of a friendly welcome. With gentle day rides, off-road family rides, multi-day cycling touring, local cycling events, competitions and even the Grand Depart of Le Tour de France in July 2014, book in to Newton Grange for a memorable cycling holiday in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Dales Cycling Holidays
- Self guided cycling routes from the doorstep
- Cycle-friendly B&B & Self Catering Accommodation at Newton Grange:
- Outside tap for washing bikes
- Washer & tumbler drier
- Secure bicycle storage
- Emergency puncture repair kit
- Accessible location in idyllic countryside setting, 5 miles from Skipton
Bed and Breakfast
Book a night or short break in our Bed and Breakfast.
Holiday Cottages
Spend longer exploring the Yorkshire Dales, with a stay in one of our Holiday Cottages.
Where to Cycle
Enjoy cycling along the towpath of the Leeds Liverpool Canal or join one of the long distance cycle routes through the Yorkshire Dales.
The Settle Circular (38 miles) - We particularly like the day cycle rides featured on the cycle routes website, including the Settle Circular. A classic circuit in limestone country travelling through some of the best known Dales villages.
The Gargrave to Kettlewell Cycle Route (49 miles) - North Yorkshire offers some wonderful opportunities for cycling. Try out this route which passes through Bank Newton.
Gisburn Forest Mountain Biking – Less than half an hour’s drive from Newton Grange you can explore the Forest of Bowland, joining the popular mountain biking trails in Gisburn Forest.
Cycling Holidays – Key Features and Facilities
- Washing & drying facilities
- Outside tap
- First aid kit & puncture repair kit
- Secure bicycle storage
- Packed lunches provided (24 hours notice required)
- Evening meals by arrangement
- Drop-off to pub
- Private Hire Taxi firm in Gargrave
- Co-op Supermarket in Gargave village
- Cash point in Gargrave
- Excellent B&B accommodation
- Beautiful self catering cottages
Multi-day Cycle Rides and Cycling Events
Multi-day Cycle Rides
The Pennine Cycleway (Route 68) runs between Holmfirth and Appleby, and passes through Bank Newton just ½ mile away from Newton Grange. Follow it through Gargrave and Airton and enjoy a rewarding climb over the hill in to Settle. Continue along the route or spend a leisurely afternoon in Settle, and bring your bike back on the train to Gargrave. Find out more.
The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway is a challenging 130 mile circular route through the Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can join the route in Skipton or Gargrave, and cycle through pretty Malham, Settle, Ingleton, Dent, Hawes, Swaledale, Coverdale, Kettlewell, Wharfedale and Grassington. Find out more.
Cycling Events
- Skipton Triathlon – Sunday 14th April 2013
- Etape du Dales Cycle Race – Sunday 19th May 2013
- Yorkshire Grand Depart 2014 – 5th & 6th July 2014
Planning your Cycling Holiday
Bicycle Hire
- Dave Ferguson Cycles, Skipton
- Discover Tandeming, Gargrave
- Off the Rails, Settle
- Do it in the Dales
By Train
Cycle 2 miles to Gargrave station and take the train to Settle, to enjoy a bike ride in dramatic countryside and a wonderful choice of cafes in the market square.
- Trains depart from Gargrave station at 9.32 (Mondays – Saturdays) & 9.53 (Sundays)
- Trains return from Settle station at 13.32 & 17.57 (Mondays – Saturdays) and 15.30, 18.19 & 19.00 (Sundays).
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