Cycle Route Details |
Route Name | Leathley - Norwood Edge Loop |
Distance(miles) | 16.59 |
Duration(hh:mm) | 01:36 |
Difficulty | 5/10 |
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Cycle Route Location |
Country | England |
Town/City | Pool in Wharfedale nr Shell Filling Station |
County/Region | West Yorkshire |
Start Location | Pool in Wharfedale nr Shell Filling Station |
End Location | Same as Start |
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Cycle Steps |
1. From Start go left on A658 towards Harrogate, next left 6161 to Leathley, right nr Church to Braythorne. This is a narrow slightly rough lane with a steep climb for a mile or so but worth it. Keep left at two junctions to rejoin B6161 at top of the climb. Right to Beckwithshaw, left on Norwood Ln to Bland Hill. Left on B6451 to Norwood Edge and descend to Lindley Wood resvr.Continue to Farnley, left at junction to Leathley, fast downhill stretch to junction with B6161 to rejoin the B6161. Right at main road A658 to finish over the Wharfe bridge then right to arrive back at the start. |
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Landmarks/Sites to see? |
Pool filling station for food and drink. honey farm at Braythorne. mountain bike routes at Norwood Edge. Tiny Methodist Chapel on Norwood descent.
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