A cycling route in the region with picturesque views and almost 200 miles of mixed-terrain has been listed as one of the best and most beautiful in the UK.
The North Yorkshire Moors Ramble, which includes inclines, open stretches, and medieval flagstone paths, has been handed the second place ranking in 'the UK’s Most Beautiful Gravel Cycling Trails' list.
The list, compiled by Merlin Cycles, was gathered from a seed list created by Liv Cycling, which searched for hashtags on the social media platform, Instagram, with routes ranked based on the number of Instagram hashtags they received.
Introducing the list, Andy McAteer, from Merlin Cycles, says: "The summer and early autumn months offer the ideal weather conditions for gravel biking — a thrilling, off-road experience for the adventurous cyclist. Initially gaining popularity in the US, thanks to undisturbed patches of rough terrain that stretch for miles, gravel cycling is a relatively new phenomenon here in the UK.
"With the sport being such a recent addition on our side of the pond, you may be wondering where you can give gravel biking a try. Luckily, we’ve come prepared — bringing you the most beautiful gravel cycling trails across the country."
Within the list, The North Yorkshire Moors Ramble finished second with 200,875 hashtags on Instagram, finishing behind The Downs Link, Winchester in first place, and just in front of Cannock Chase, Rugeley, in third place.
Praising The North Yorkshire Moors Ramble, Andy McAteer noted the range of views you can experience on the route.
It was described by Mr McAteer as: "This looping track is perfect for long weekends, spanning 199 miles of mixed terrains — including inclines, open stretches, and mediaeval flagstone paths.
"This trail is designed with experienced cyclists in mind and is expected to take around four days to complete.
"The ramble starts and ends in the historic fishing port town of Whitby, providing friendly hospitality to get you on your way.
"We found 200,875 Instagram hashtags for this gravel trail — and it’s not difficult to see why. Along the route, you’ll experience breathtaking views of the surrounding Jurassic cliffs and the North Sea coastline, making this a ride to remember."
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