Cycling Tour of Yorkshire, UK

7 Days, Multiple Departures

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Cycling Tour of Yorkshire, UK
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Start on the east coast of England in the picturesque village of Robin Hood’s Bay & a gentle spin to the fishing town of Whitby. Ride west from here across the Yorkshire Moors and into the stunning Yorkshire Dales, tackle Fleet Moss, take on the brutal lane to Dent and marvel at the Ribblehead viaduct. Continue west to the Lake District, taste Kendal mint cake, climb the notorious Hard Knott pass & celebrate our coast to coast adventure at a traditional English country pub.

There will be craft beer in English pubs, afternoon tea in quintessential English tearooms, fish & chips, pub lunches (includes, pies, roast, Yorkhire puddings), the best tea in the world on tap and a whole lot of incredible riding.

Tour highlights

Harrogate

Buttertubs Pass

The Yorkshire Dales

The Lake District

Ribblehead Viaduct

Windermere

Whitby

Duration: 7 days

Distance: 452 km

Region: UK

Terrain: Road

Level: Advanced

Average distance x day: 89 km

Average time x day: 4 hours 28 minutes

Full Support

Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.

We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.

The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.

Our guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savoring the trip of a lifetime.

All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.

Is this tour for me?

Advanced

Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.

About

Cycling: Full support

Accommodation: 6 nights, Boutique Hotel Accommodations

Food: Full board (Breakfast, lunch every day, 5 evening meals)

Group transfers included

Airfare


Arrive to Leeds Airport or London Airports, travel by train to York.

We recommend you bring your own bike.

"Awesome service, we rented 2 Kona’s to ride the Vies Verde to Olot, the staff in the the rental shop was top notch. I’ve been a competitive cyclist for 30 years and I’ve seen a lot, these guys are number 1 in my book! Already looking forward to a longer stay in Girona."

- Brian, Canada

"The whole team was great. Nothing was too much trouble, our itinerary was spot on and was tweaked on the fly according to our wishes and how the group was traveling. Can't recommend them enough, with a special shout out to Peter who was with us for the entire time and really made the trip something special."

- Mark, Australia

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About The Host
Louise

Louise

After graduating from Kings College London with an MA in Theatre & Performance, Louise worked in the sustainability department at the London School of Economics before landing her dream job at Global Action Plan, a charity focused on environmental behavior change.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Yorkshire!

Meet your guide team at York Train Station at 11:00. Transfer together to Robin Hood’s Bay (a 90-minute drive). At Victoria Hotel enjoy tea and sandwiches as your guides deliver the welcome briefing. Afterward, check-in, change, and meet back to get the bikes set up and head out on the first ride across the lush green countryside to Whitby. There's a chance to try the best fish & chips in the country too. Enjoy a relaxed evening meal together at the hotel.

Eat: Welcome tea & sandwiches, Evening meal at the hotel

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: Bike set up & warm-up loop ride to Whitby, 23 km, 340 m

Day 2 The Yorkshire Moors

Enjoy a wild point to point ride across the Yorkshire Moors from Robin Hood’s Bay to Helmsley.

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch en route, Evening meal in Helmsley

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: The Yorkshire Moors, 80 km, 1230 m

Day 3 Into the Yorkshire Dales

Enjoy a changing landscape from the open Yorkshire Moors to the rolling Yorkshire Dales. Climb Greenhow Hill & look out for the Highland cattle as we climb up into the Dales.

Eat: Breakfast, soup and a sandwich at a traditional English tearoom, evening meal at The Traddock

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: Into the Yorkshire Dales, 77 km, 1,400 m

Day 4 Ribblehead Viaduct and Fleet Moss

A spectcular loop modelled on the iconic anual Etape du Dales ride. Our first stop is at Ribblehead Viaduct, an impressive feat of Victorian engineering synonymous with the Dales landscape. After Ribblehead comes a descent to Hawes and the challenging climb to Fleet Moss. The descent leads to the beautiful River Wharfe. The final climb from Halton Gill drops to the village of Stainforth and the rolling road back to Austwick. The evening is free from the group. Relax in Austwick and head to the local pub or take a 10 min taxi to the village of Settle.

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch, free evening

Sleep: Hotel

Cycle: Ribblehead Viaduct & Fleet Moss, 100 km, 1,400 m

Day 5 Into the Lake District

Say farewell to the Dales as our journey continues west to the Lake District. Our final climb in Yorkshire is to Deepdale, a stunning little road that goes on to descend through the village of Dent. Lunch is enjoyed in the village of Steveney. After lunch ride through Bowland Bridge to the banks of Lake Windemere. We take the Hawskhead ferry across the river & continue north to Barngate.

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch, evening meal at the Drunken Duck

Sleep: Inn

Cycle: Austwick to the Lake District, 83 km, 1,400 m

Day 6 The Hard Knot Pass, Seascale and Coniston Water

Our final ride takes us west over the steep slopes of the Hard Knott Pass and down to the coastal village of Seascale. In Seascale we'll stop for a picnic and photo by the sea! Home is a tough ride back east - 5 punchy climbs and the picturesque banks of Coniston water are between you and the first celebratory ale back at the Drunken Duck.

Eat: Breakfast, picnic lunch by the sea, evening meal on the banks of Lake Windemere

Sleep: Inn

Cycle: Loop ride to the west coast, 89 km, 1,885 m

Day 7 Departures

Sadly, it is time to depart. A 40 min group transfer departs for Lancaster train station. Book trains after 12 noon.

Eat: Breakfast

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Things to keep in mind

More than 90 days - No Cancellation Fee 

61 – 90 Days - 50% of Tour Price

31 – 60 days - 75% of Tour Price

0 – 30 days - 100% of Tour Price

The parties agree to this combined travel contract, which is subject to the following PARTICULAR CONDITIONS.

TOUR NAME. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

DATE OF TOUR. As established in the Trip Notes, sent to the guest.

PRICE. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE OF DEPARTURE AND RETURN. As established in the Trip Notes.

PLACE, METHOD, AND CALENDAR OF PAYMENT. As established in the Trip Notes

SCHEDULE. As established in the Trip Notes.

ITINERARY AND PREVIOUS SERVICES. As established in the Trip Notes and supplemented with the documentation that will be delivered to the guest before departure in the Tour Itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED, CATEGORY, CHARACTERISTICS, AND SITUATION. As established in the Trip Notes. The guest expressly acknowledges being informed of this, giving his/her agreement to the categories, characteristics, and situation of the hotels and means of transport that will be used in the contracted trip. Hotels may vary depending on their occupancy.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE. The completion of this trip requires the minimum number of people that the Trip Notes expressly indicate (if a minimum is not required, this clause is not applicable). The Agency may cancel the trip if a minimum number of people is required and this minimum is not reached. See Trip Notes for the specific conditions of your tour.

EXECUTION OF THE TOUR. The Agency is responsible for the correct execution of all travel services included in the contract (by article 161 of Bill no. RD 1/2007). The Agency shall provide adequate assistance without undue delay to the traveler in need of assistance. The Agency may invoice a reasonable surcharge for such assistance if the need for assistance has been caused intentionally or due to the negligence of the guest. Said surcharge will in no case exceed the actual costs incurred by the Agency. The guest must inform the Agency without undue delay of any lack of compliance observed during the execution of a travel service included in the contract.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN GUESTS. Visas, passports, fees, and other necessary documentation may be required, as established in the Trip Notes.

INSURANCE

Assistance Insurance. The contracted trip includes the option to obtain travel assistance

Cancellation Insurance. The consumer declares that he/she has been informed by the Agency of the possibility of contracting insurance, paid by the guest, which covers the costs of cancellation and to have assistance covering the cost of repatriation or transfer to the place of origin, in case of accident, illness or death as well as other eventualities.

Insurance in case of insolvency. The purpose of the insurance is to respond to the fulfillment of the obligations arising from the provision of services to the contractors of a combined trip and, especially, to the reimbursement of the funds deposited in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy of the Agency. By European, Spanish, and Catalan legislation, The host has contracted insurance with the following company:

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