Cycling in the Yorkshire Dales : 24 circular rides and a 6-day tour

From the flower-filled hay meadows of Wensleydale and Swaledale to the dramatic scenery of Malhamdale and the high passes of Fleet Moss and Buttertubs, there is no shortage of variety for cyclists of every level. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook covers the full extent of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale National Landscape with 24 graded day rides ranging from 24 to 92km (15 to 58 miles), plus a 6-stage circular tour. The rides are centred on key cycling bases including Pateley Bridge, Grassington, Ingleton, Settle, Reeth, Sedbergh, Hawes and Leyburn, and cater to moderate, hard and challenging levels. There's also a special bonus route: Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France from Leeds to Harrogate. La Vuelta a Dales, the 305km (190 mile) 6-stage tour, covers all the major dales, starting and finishing in Settle and taking in some of the best-known challenging climbs including The Fleak, Birkdale, Coal Road, Tan Hill, Oxnop, Buttertubs, Greets Moss, Park Rash, Trapping Hill and Fleet Moss. Every route is supported by 1:100,000 maps and gradient profiles, along with refreshment and accommodation information. GPX files are available to download. An introduction covers geology, wildlife, getting there, accommodation, food and drink, choosing your bike and basic bike maintenance. This is the essential guide to cycling the Yorkshire Dales—comprehensive, well-researched and packed with practical detail.