Cycling the Pennine Bridleway: Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales

If you’re looking for the ultimate guide to exploring the northern stages of the Pennine Bridleway, this book has you covered. Packed with detailed routes through Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cumbria, it’s perfect for mountain bikers who want to discover some of the most untouched and spectacular riding in Britain. The Pennine Bridleway officially opened in 2011, and this guide shows you exactly how to make the most of it.

You’ll follow the trail from Summit, just outside Rochdale, all the way to Ravenstonedale in Cumbria — around 220km of mostly off‑road riding through the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park. And that’s just the main route. The book also includes 11 brilliant circular MTB loops, graded for all abilities, giving you even more ways to explore the hidden trails and wild landscapes of the region.

In total, you get 415km of quality riding, all mapped with OS extracts, elevation profiles, photos, and clear descriptions suitable for every level of navigator. Each route comes with all the essentials: distance, ascent, difficulty, estimated time, off‑road percentage, maps needed, and even pubs and cafés along the way.

You’ll also find handy appendices covering accommodation, bike shops, local facilities, and everything else you need to plan a perfect day out — or a multi‑day adventure — on the Pennine Bridleway.

Whether you’re a seasoned mountain biker or just getting into off‑road exploring, this guide makes it easy to ride some of the best trails in the north of England.