Cycling the Pennine Bridleway - Keith Bradbury

Discover the Pennine Bridleway and explore one of England's finest dedicated mountain biking National Trails, following 176km of waymarked tracks through the limestone country of Lancashire and the Yorkshire Dales from Summit near Rochdale to Ravenstonedale in Cumbria. Passing the Yorkshire Three Peaks, the wild moorland of the Mary Towneley Loop, and the classic Dales scenery of Ribblehead, Garsdale, and Mallerstang, this is outstanding off-road riding through some of northern England's most spectacular countryside. Suitable for beginner and experienced mountain bikers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook covers 384km of trail in total, including the linear Pennine Bridleway route and 11 circular day MTB routes of 8 to 16 miles using the Bridleway as a base. Day routes are graded from easy family rides to tough challenges for experienced riders, with routes linkable for longer days. Ride the full linear Pennine Bridleway from Summit near Rochdale to Ravenstonedale in Cumbria, described in three sections covering the Mary Towneley Loop, the Lancashire Link from Hurstwood to Long Preston, and the Yorkshire Dales from Long Preston to Ravenstonedale. Choose from 11 circular day MTB routes of 8 to 16 miles using the Pennine Bridleway as a base, including the Settle Loop, the Ribblehead to Dentdale via the Craven Way, Lady Anne's Highway, Cam High Road and the Ribble Way, and Ravenstonedale, Pendragon Castle and High Dolphinsty. Discover the highlights of the Pennine Bridleway, including classic limestone country around the Yorkshire Three Peaks of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent, and Whernside, the dramatic Ribblehead Viaduct, the remote Mallerstang valley, and the wild moorland of the Mary Towneley Loop above Rochdale. Navigate every route with confidence using OS 1:50,000 map extracts and elevation profiles included for each route, with route descriptions clearly detailing distance, ascent, grade, estimated time, and percentage off-road for every ride. Plan your Pennine Bridleway adventure with comprehensive practical information on accommodation, local facilities, bike shops, and useful contacts throughout Lancashire, the Yorkshire Dales, and Cumbria. Ride in spring and summer for the Dales at their most attractive, or take on the trail in winter for a tougher and more remote experience on one of England's most rewarding off-road National Trails. Ride the limestone tracks, moorland bridleways, and Dales scenery of the Pennine Bridleway with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Your essential companion for mountain biking on one of England's great National Trails.