North of England Cycle Routes
Kentmere
This page includes a collection of cycle routes in and across the north of England, including my approach to riding the Way of the Roses.
A wealth of information is also available at: http://wayoftheroses.info/
Distance
Elevation
Start Point
Route Summary
Link
178 miles
287 km
10,360'
3,157 m
Morecambe
The Way of the Roses over 3 days
This route follows the official way-marked route but detours for overnight accommodation at the following locations:
Night 1: Grassington (we stayed at The Black Horse Hotel)
Night 2: Pocklington (we stayed at the Yorkway Motel)
49.7 miles
80 km
4950'
1510 m
Lancaster
Forest of Bowland Circuit
The route starts by following the Way of the Roses route via traffic-free paths to clear Lancaster city centre. The route passes through Gressingham, Hornby and Wray before leaving the Way of the Roses towards Lowgill and the start of the long climb up Lythe Fell to reach the highest point of the route. The descent that follows is as spectacular as it is scenic - enjoy! The route continues to reach Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge, whereby the incline starts and steepens as you climb through the Trough of Bowland. The descent down the other side follows the Marshaw Wyre (river). After you cross Tarnbrook Wyre, the final notable climb commences up to Jubilee Tower - this is the easier side, which will become obvious as you embrace the steep descent down the other side towards Quernmore - take care around the sharp bends.