We love the Yorkshire Dales, but in summer it can get quite crowded, with walkers off on adventures up the peaks and the less energetic strolling around the picturesque market towns and villages. In a

4 38.9km / 24.2 miles / 12-14 hours Ascent 2927m/9603ft

The highest peak of the Yorkshire Dales is catastrophically underloved. Let’s fix that.

6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft

For any cyclist, the name Fred Whitton sends a shiver down the spine. The annual Fred Whitton Challenge is among the most notorious sportives in Britain, serving its 2,000 participants with 180km of d

5 15.6 km / 9.7 miles / 6 hours Ascent 1080m/3543ft