Up and Down Dale

This route is a must for anybody wanting to stretch their legs on the bike and really soak in the amazing views on offer around the Calder Valley.  The name of the route gives you a hint as to the nature of this route but then again what ride in Yorkshire doesn’t take in a few hills!  Starting in Skircoat Green you make your way up the valley to Mount Tabor before some lovely descents down in to Luddenden and up the other valley side towards Norland and beyond.  From here you make your way to Scammonden and Stainland before heading back to the start point in Skircoat.  There are plenty of places to stop along the way to have a breather, grab some refreshments and most of all, to take in the views.  That’s what bike riding's all about right!

This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) routes 66, 68 and 69. To find out more about the NCN and other great places to cycle near you everyday, go to the Sustrans website (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network).