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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails · North West England

Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)

In or near Horton in Ribblesdale.

Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) — a mtb trail in england north west.

Rock formation - geograph.org.uk - 6256475

Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Horton-in-Ribblesdale · 2.3 km

About

Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) is a mtb trail located in england north west, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pen-Y-Ghent SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Brants Gill Catchment SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Great North Trail in the Yorkshire Dales is a mountain biking trail located in North-West England. This route offers a mix of challenging terrain and scenic landscapes typical of the Dales. Riders can expect a variety of tracks suitable for different skill levels, with opportunities for both leisurely rides and more demanding sections. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the region, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1565, -2.2698
Parish
Horton in Ribblesdale
Postcode
BD24 0EU
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Horton-in-Ribblesdale2.3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)

Places to stay

Crossing the Horton Beck - geograph.org.uk - 8140680📷 5

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Out of stile - geograph.org.uk - 8129868📷 5

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Hostels · North West England

Yorkshire Subterranean Society (YSS)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0EU), in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
What is Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) — a mtb trail in england north west.
How do I get to Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0EU.
Is Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) a protected site?
Yes — Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales) is part of the Pen-Y-Ghent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Brants Gill Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)?
The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0EU.