Local Information Cycling Code of Conduct: Cycle shops: Skipton When cycling on roads: • Dave Ferguson • Always follow the Highway Code • (01756 795367) Be seen - most accidents to cyclists hap- pen at junctions • The Bicycle Shop • Fit lights and use them in poor visibility (01756 794386) • Consider wearing a helmet and con- • Riders Cycles Centre spicuous clothing (01756 796844) • Keep your speed under control and look ahead at the road conditions Cycling clubs in the area: When cycling on shared use paths please : Skipton Cycle Club: • Give way to pedestrians, leaving them www.skiptoncyclingclub.org.uk plenty of room Skipton to Bolton Abbey South Craven Wheelers: • Keep to your side of any dividing line www.southcraven.co.uk/ • Be prepared to slow down or stop if Recreational Cycle necessary

• Use your bell - not all pedestrians can Routes Public transport: see you. • Steam train Bolton Abbey • Don’t expect to cycle at high speeds. to Embsay (*please note limited service) • Skipton Train Station pro- viding connections North Craven District Council and South of Skipton 1 Belle Vue Square Broughton Road Tourist Information: Skipton • Skipton Tourist Information Phone: 01756 700600 Centre (01756 792809) Website: http://www.cravendc.gov.uk/ Email: [email protected] Route at a glance Local Attractions: Distance: 11km or 22km return • Bolton Abbey & Embsay Steam Railway Height: 150m one way • Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Palour Start and finish: Skipton • Hesketh Farm Park • Bolton Abbey Estate Parking: Skipton & Bolton Abbey Difficulty: Easy Route Description: A pleasant ride mainly on quiet country roads, taking you past several local attraction: Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway, Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Parlour, Hesketh Farm Park and Bolton Abbey estate. Finishing at Bolton Abbey Railway Station with the option to take a Steam train back to Embsay or to cycle back to Skipton following the same route.

A. At the roundabout at the top of the highstreet take the 2nd exit, right onto The Bailey.

B. After 700 meters turn left onto Skipton road (signposted Embsay). Stay on this road, which goes under the bypass and enters Embsay in 1.5km (later merges into East Lane).

C. At the village post office/shop turn right onto Shires lane, when you reach the T-junction turn right onto Low Lane. Continue on this road for 3 km (later merges into Holme Lane).

D. Continue onto Green lane, stay on this road for 3.4 km until you reach a T-junction. Caution Cattle grate at bottom of hill after Halton East and then farm gate on the next decent

E. Arrive at Bolton Abbey. At the T-junction turn right onto B6160 - Caution as turning across traffic .

F. Take the next right opposites the Devonshire Hotel along a gated public right of way - Caution as turning across traffic . Stay on this road for 600m until you reach the A59.

G. Cross the A59. Caution crossing A59 as fast moving vehicles. H. Follow the public right of way to the station.