Ryedale is a former administrative district of North Yorkshire Council in England, nestling between the City of York and the Heritage Coastline. The North York Moors National Park forms the northern border of the district and the Yorkshire Wolds the southern limit. Ryedale is a diverse and beautiful area of spectacular scenery, bustling market towns, dale and hill farms, and picturesque villages. 

Is cycling your regular transport, or your leisure or fitness pursuit, or do you take your bicycle on holiday, or simply like the idea of spending a few hours exploring? Ryedale has some perfect cycling for all ages and abilities. Cycling though forests, along country lanes, on high open moorland or by rolling fields is all possible in this part of North Yorkshire. There is a great cycling network here, especially since the creation of the Moor to Sea Cycle route that links the towns of Whitby, Scarborough and Pickering. This 80 mile route takes you through all types of scenery and if you wish to cycle just a bit at a time you can easily do so. 

Ride along the National Byway from the coast to the Howardian Hills howardianhills.org.uk, go for guided bike ride in the high moors of Rosedale or have a family day out on Dalby Forest’s cycle trails, forestryengland.uk/dalby-forest there are lots of opportunities.  

For further information on enjoying Ryedale by Bicycle, see our routes section or visit the Cyclists Welcome website for cycle friendly accommodation, cafés and bike shops.