Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking North Dales

Nick Cotton.

Yorkshire Dales Mountain Biking - The North Dales is a user friendly guide to the best riding in the northern Yorkshire Dales. One of the country's most MTB-friendly national parks, The Yorkshire Dales have the lot. Short riverside cruises on good trails, epic rides taking in big views, moorland singletrack and rubble-strewn descents. There are restored bridleways, dedicated bike 'stables' and picturesque cafe-equipped villages - everything you need for a good trip.

This guide contains 24 routes, from 8 to 60km long. Drawn up using clear, easy-to-follow directions and graded for difficulty, they are plotted on Harvey maps and illustrated with colour photography throughout.

A special bonus section introduces the best downhill runs, climbs and cruises in the area, as well as a selection of road climbs to make you wince.