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[Closed] Routes in the Peak or North York moors this weekend

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Morning folks.

Down at the inlaws near Beverly this weekend and have been granted a day to my self to get out on the bike so was planning a decent spin at one of the above, or closer to home. I've been to dalby a few times so fancied somewhere different.

I don't know the area at all so was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a decent size loop they would recommend, the steeper and/or more technical the better.

And if anyone has any maps or gpx's they could share then that would be splendid.

Cheers!!


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 8:32 am
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Not done them myself but a few ideas on here:

[url] http://www.mtbtrails.info/Trail_main_page.aspx [/url]


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 9:26 am
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What kind of distance are you after? I'd go Peak rather than Moors at the moment, the rocks make it easier to avoid the bogs.


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 10:00 am
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The Moors have some great natural routes, but the ones I know of wouldn't be much fun in the winter (e.g. Bransdale). You could drive round to Guisborough, where there's some good semi-trail-centre riding. I've not been there for a few years so it might have expanded but may also have been flatened by the forestry firm. Might be worth a look.


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 1:52 pm
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Cheers folks. The peak sounds like it could be worth a shot. Any suggestions for a 15-20 mile type route?

Cheers


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 2:35 pm
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most of the classic Peak stuff is going to be 70+ miles from Beverley*, and the wrong side of Sheffield, are you happy with a 2hr drive each way?

(*Bamford, as an example)


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 2:42 pm
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Yeah, but there's not much else any closer!

The V-Graphics Peak wet loop is a good starting point, think it's about 20k. Some bits have been sanitized but it's still good.

http://www.v-publishing.co.uk/blog/v-publishing-blog/2014-01-20---free-download-kinder-all-weather-circuit.html

I can dig out some GPXs from rides round Hope / Ladybower too when I get home, which is a bit closer for you.


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 3:13 pm
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I'm biking in Kilburn with a few lad's early Sunday morning if you fancy tagging along. Not big on milage but lot's of steep technical trails around there.


 
Posted : 02/12/2016 4:25 pm