Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking: Classic Pennine Trails

If you love exploring the outdoors on two wheels, Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking is basically your new best mate. Packed with 26 brilliant routes ranging from chilled 10km spins to big 43km days out, this guide shows off the very best riding in one of the UK’s most MTB‑friendly national parks.

These routes make full use of the Dales’ famous stone‑based trails—grippy, scenic, and rideable all year round. You’ll hit classic loops through Swaledale, take on a full tour of Ingleborough, tackle big mountain days around Whernside and Pen‑y‑ghent, and soak up iconic Dales scenery near Malham, Kilnsey, and Pateley Bridge.

There’s also a handy Bonus Section covering the Howgills, the family‑friendly Swale Trail, the Pennine Bridleway, and the popular trail centres at Gisburn Forest and Stainburn. Plus: top‑ten lists, local tips, and a super‑useful appendix.

Written by local rider and seasoned author Nick Cotton, every route comes with clear directions, OS 1:50,000 mapping, distance and timing info, difficulty grades, and suggestions for great places to refuel. It’s everything you need to plan unforgettable days out in the Dales.