Way of the Roses
274 km / 170 miles
E Yorks, Lancs, N Yorks, York
The way of the Roses is a new cycle route going coast to coast from Morecambe to Bridlington which is also available for walkers. It is split into three major sections.
1. Morecambe – Cracoe 47 Miles (76 km)
This western section which is largely level and traffic-free, runs from Morecambe’s promenade (and the Irish Sea) to Lancaster’s riverside before heading up the Lune Valley to the Crook O’Lune viewpoint. Country lanes then traverse the hilly Forest of Bowland and southern Dales terrain to Cracoe. The climb out of Settle is the toughest of the whole route.
2. Cracoe – York 62 miles (99 km)
From Cracoe, the route is undulating before reaching the River Wharfe at Burnsall, where the road climbs onto Nidderdale moorland and the highest point of the route (402m/1312’) at Greenhow. Heed the warning signs for the descent into Pateley Bridge. After a final steep climb to Brimham Rocks, gradients start to ease to Ripon. The Vale of York and the riverside path into the city are generally flat.
3. York – Bridlington 61 miles (98 km)
Leaving York, cycle lanes and traffic-free paths lead to Pocklington at the Wolds edge. The road then winds up a dry valley, before sloping gently down to Driffield and onto Burton Agnes. The route then rises up onto Woldgate Roman Road with the views of the North Sea, before descending through Bridlington’s Old Town for a spin along the promenade where you can see the white cliffs of Flamborough Head.
Details:
| Path Type: | Other Paths |
| Attributes: | Cycle Route |
| Start: | SD428642 - Morecambe, Lancs  |
| Finish: | TA191674 - Bridlington, E Yorks |
| Web Sites: | Sustrans - Way Of The Roses |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 106, 107 |
| OS Explorer: | 2, 7, 41, 290, 294, 295, 296, 298, 299, 301 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 2, 7, 41, 290, 294, 295, 296, 298, 299, 301 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Timberlodge, Pinecroft, Ingleton, Carnforth, Lancashire | 4 Km |
| Bunk House: | Clapham Bunk | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Dalesbridge, Austwick, nr Settle, N Yorks | < 1 Km |
| Bunk House: | Golden Lion Bunkroom, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle | 3 Km |
| Bunk House: | 3 Peaks Bunk Barn, Horton-in-Rbblesdale | 3 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Malham YHA, Malham, Skipton, North Yorkshire | 3 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Airton Barn, Friends Meeting House | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | York YHA, 42 Water End, Clifton, York, North Yorkshire | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Ace Hotel York (was York Backpackers) | < 1 Km |
Connected Paths:
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Way of the Roses GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Way of the Roses Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Way of the Roses Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 274.2 Km (170.4 miles) 3,073 m (10,082 ft) ascent 404 m (1,325 ft) maximum height |
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