Way of the Roses Cycle Route
Nidderdale National Landscape, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Nidderdale National Landscape, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 99.9 mi (160.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,269 ft (1,606 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,325 ft (404 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Cuthbert Morrell House 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Oliver Sheldon House 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Saint William's College 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Historic site: York College for Girls 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Constantine the Great 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Attraction: York Minster 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Historic site: George Walker Milburn 10 mi (16 km) from start
- Picnic area 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Queen Margaret's Arch 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Dr William Arthur Evelyn 10 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Silvanus Phillips Thompson 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Halifax Bomber HR664 Memorial Board 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Edinburgh 200 Miles sign 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Edinburgh 200 Miles sign 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Entrance to the Archbishop of York's palace 41.1 mi (66.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Borough Police Station 41.1 mi (66.2 km) from start
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Questions about Way of the Roses Cycle Route
How long is Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
Way of the Roses Cycle Route is 99.9 mi (160.8 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 55 min. It climbs 5,269 ft (1,606 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,325 ft (404 m).
How hard is Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
Drinking water on the way at 9.8 mi (15.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 41.3 mi (66.4 km), 41.5 mi (66.7 km), 55.4 mi (89.1 km). 3 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Way of the Roses Cycle Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
StamfordHouse Chinese Takeaway & Restaraunt, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Way of the Roses Cycle Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Wilberforce Way East Riding of Yorkshire · Expert · 45.2 mi (72.7 km)
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- Chalkland Way North Yorkshire · Hard · 13.2 mi (21.2 km)
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