You can enjoy miles of peaceful roads, including some challenging climbs if you so desire, and there are plenty of villages scattered around the dale with pubs and tea shops for refreshments. There are a number of North Yorkshire cycle routes that run close as well as the Pennine Cycleway. County Durham also features a number of interesting Durham cycling routes for all abilities, these include the 'Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route', the 'Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route' and the very local 'Romaldkirk Cycle Ride'.

For those who like to venture off road, there are tracks and bridleways to enjoy. The nearby Hamsterley Forest has dedicated mountain bike trails and is the base of world champion downhill mountain bike rider Danny Hart, who runs the Hamsterley 'Descend Bike Park', as well as a number of other Helmsley cycle routes.

We have a cleaning down area for your bikes and can provide secure storage.

No bike? Our sister hotel, Headlam Hall, hires e-bikes for either half or full days. Click here for details.

There's plenty more to discover in Romaldkirk and surrounding areas.

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