Cogden South Bridge; Grinton Moor

[HarryD]

Hi

According to the BBC news this road is now open. Others say the road is still closed. Anyone used it and able to confirm the situation?

Cheers

[Paulatic]

I wouldn’t trust the BBC but surely this picture isn’t photoshopped is it?
https://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/gr ... completed/

[thirdcrank]

On a cautionary note, North Yorkshire Police has been ferocious in issuing fixed penalties for anybody breaking that forces interpretation of lockdown rules.

[HarryD]

Thanks for the updates

Paulatic, the BBC used the same press release but the NYCC highways website shows its still closed. Think I'll trust the fourth estate on this

Thirdcrank, yes the NYP have been very busy but most of the fines seem to be on the coast. Fortunately I live in the Dales so it will be a local ride for me. At the very worst an expensive day out

Planning on Kidstones, Buttertubs and Grinton but can always bail out over Greets Moss

Once again, thanks for your comments

[lescargo]

Harry Grinton Lodge hostel will, surely, know latest on this.
t.0345371 9636-?? hopefully this is hostel number not central booking office???

[HarryD]

lescargo I think the YH is currently closed. Will take it as it comes. Greets Moss climbs a bit higher in a shorter distance but cuts a couple of km at the far side. Will be a winner in either case

Cheers

[HarryD]

Can confirm that the road is fully open as is the Cornmill tea shop in Bainbridge (takeaways only). Exceptional day in the hills

[Jamesh]

Well done what route did you take.

Looks a good ride post lock down!

I've kept myself off the dales for the past 3 months will be great to get out for some big rides.

Cheers James

[HarryD]

Blagged a lift to Kilnsey then followed the TDF route to Masham. That is Kidstones, Aysgarth, Hawes, Buttertubs, Muker, Reeth, Grinton Moor, Leyburn, Masham then home to Pateley Bridge via Dallowgill Moor. 122km + 2150m. Had been considering returning back over Kidstones from Leyburn but couldn't guarantee a lift back

Have done the same route but starting and finishing in Pateley but that requires doing Greenhow Hill as a warm up

Motor traffic was incredibly light and there were a few cyclists about. Nearly everything was closed and the area had a real feeling of lockdown. Unlike where I live. The biggest group was the stable staff at Middleham. One policeman in his van spotted near home

[Jamesh]

Thanks looking forward to it post lockdown!

Hopefully it will warm up a bit!

Cheers James

[thirdcrank]

Thanks looking forward to it post lockdown!

Hopefully it will warm up a bit!

Cheers James

that requires doing Greenhow Hill as a warm up

Just remember some newspapers or similar to stuff up your jumper on the downhill bits.