Cycling routes / United Kingdom / York
Best road cycling routes in York today
Here are the best routes to ride in York, ranked using wind, weather, tailwind, and headwind forecasts at 25 km/h.
Departure times are local to York.
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Wensleydale & Swaledale loop from Bainbridge — Yorkshire Dales Dales National Park
57.7 km1146 m Burbage Moor, Rivelin & Ladybower loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park
33.9 km601 mHathersage, Baslow & Monsal Head loop — Peak District National Park
38.8 km597 mIlkley Moor and the Chevin loop from Otley
38.6 km462 mSkipton Castle - Malham Cove loop
65.1 km933 mStockport to Glossop loop – Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve
48.3 km793 mTideswell & Mam Tor Nick loop from Bamford — Peak District National Park
47.5 km641 mTrent Valley & Newark Castle loop from Nottingham
79.9 km201 mYork flat loop to Bolton Percy
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How routes are ranked
Tailwind scores each route hour by hour using wind direction, weather, and a 25 km/h cycling pace. Routes are sorted by forecast score for your chosen departure time, highest first.
10 curated routes in York, United Kingdom.
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