Description
Gunnerside Gill and Swaledale mountain bike trails in the Yorkshire Dales are natural XC MTB terrain. The region is gravelly, stony and rocky, so rides well most of the year but is known for its wind due to its moorland and high exposed but epic setting.
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The Gunnerside Gill and Swaledale MTB Trails
- You will likely travel through Melbeck Moor and Gunnerside Gill. You will experience stony terrain, exposed moorland, (likely to be windy), swooping singletrack and tough technical terrain. There are long climbs and rewarding descents in Gunnerside Gill and Apedale as well as rocky technical terrain in Swaledale. It's a good XC mix.
Swale Trail
- “The Swale Trail”, is a valley bottom route 20km (12 miles) in length, of which 75% is traffic free tracks. It is a ‘multi-user trail’, meaning that it can be used by all, including walkers and horse riders. It will be promoted to people with mobility difficulties and families with buggies. It divides into four sections with various options to visit villages, pubs, cafes, accommodation and other tourism businesses along its length.
Other Stuff
- OS Explorer OL30 'Yorkshire Dales ' Northern & Central Areas'.
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