๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway
Collectie van JP
3 Tours
15:54ย h
235ย km
4.120ย m
I took some time off work to ride the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway, it's a tour of the quiet roads around the six dales that make up the national park. I planned my route from Ilkley, booked some nights in hostels in prime locations, and set off wondering how I'd cope with being alone with my own thoughts for a few days... I've not done a lot of riding on my own, but this was fun, more enjoyable than expected. I found myself rounding a corner, or cresting a climb - and being taken back by how beautiful the scenery was or how mad the next descent looks. I've ridden the dales a lot on my mountain bike, and have spent many a sunny day walking and holidaying there. I thought I knew it well but this surprised me, riding these quiet country lanes helped me fill in so many missing puzzle pieces and discover a few more gems. It's also interesting that what makes Swaledale so good on a mountain bike (steeeeep), makes it hard work on the road. The south of the dales seemed to a bit more popular with the roadies, with gentler climbs and rewarding descents.๐ฌ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐น๐The climbs were tough, the advice for this route is pack light as the climbs are frequent and often step, I ignored this and packed three coats (a waterproof, a puffy, and a light breathable one - a terrible system even in our climate), it didn't rain once in three days so only the breathable one was needed. Along with climbs, the descents are mostly rewarding glorious winding country lanes, with great views of the valleys. The other descents are steep, blink-and-you-miss-it type steep. Where the only evidence of the descent; is the cramp present in your hands from braking so hard. You're left confused, wondering why you climbed for so long only to be cruelly dumped on the valley floor, with a headwind and your GPS reminding you that the next climb is round the corner. Check the elevation on the descents into Swaledale and Dent for an idea.๐๐ผ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐I'm left with the feeling I could have done it in two days but I liked finishing the rides in the afternoon, allowing time to relax, shower and plan some food and downtime in the evening. I was on holiday after all. Plus this allows some contingency in case of mechanical issues or if you want to stay in one place to have a look around, so three days was perfect for me.๐๐ผ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณโข Official route and more info here: cyclethedales.org.uk/route/yorkshire_dales_cyclewayโข Full route from ๐๐ก๐ ๐ก๐๐ฎ:
komoot.com/tour/1331190442โข Full route from ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ค๐ฃ:
komoot.com/tour/1331227752... and here's a little taster
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฎ๐There are YHA hostels in Malham, Hawes and Grinton. There are former YHA hostels in Ingleton and Kettlewell.
All provide bike storage, a comfy bed for the night, and often evening meals and breakfast at a reasonable price.
Nou dat was best wel bijzonder, ik had geluk met het weer dankzij de 'weerbetalers' van @Andreas ๐๐
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JP versus de tegenwind.
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Krijg aanbevelingen over de beste singletracks, bergtoppen en vele andere mooie outdoorplekken.
Dag 3 van de Yorkshire Dales-fietsroute en de terugreis naar huis.
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Oorspronkelijk was voorspeld dat het vandaag zou gaan regenen. Na een grijze start werd het zonnig en glorieus toen ik afdaalde naar Wharfedale (misschien verwelkomde het me thuis).
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Wie had ooit gedacht dat je in oktober drie dagen vrijโฆ
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