The Yorkshire Dales offer mountain bikers a landscape of ancient drove roads, limestone-dusted singletrack, rocky gully descents and fast-rolling moorland tracks, with a network of bridleways and byways that reward exploration in every corner of the national park. From the classic Cam High Road and Mastiles Lane to circuits of Whernside and Pen-y-ghent, the Dales offer varied riding for novice and experienced cyclists alike.

This comprehensive guidebook covers 30 graded circular routes across the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Howgills, from short half-day loops to full-day epics. Graded blue, red and black, with routes organised by length, the guidebook makes it straightforward to choose a ride that suits your ability and available time.

Few landscapes in northern England offer mountain bikers such a variety of terrain and history. This is the comprehensive guide to exploring popular and lesser-known highlights of the Yorkshire Dales by bike.