About this road
The B6270 from Nateby near Kirkby Stephen over the watershed and down the whole of Swaledale through Keld, Thwaite, Muker and Gunnerside to Reeth, with stone barns and walls all the way.
Ride notes
- Narrow in places
- Sheep on the road
Green lanes near this road
5 named lanes open to motorcycles* within 5 km, about 5.5 km of riding, plus 24 unnamed sections you can see on the Holloway map. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Low LaneUCR0.2 km away
- Wharton LaneUCR2.3 km away
- Slackgap LaneBOAT3.0 km away
- Low Leases LaneUCR4.2 km away
- Beckfoot LaneBOAT4.6 km away
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
- Aldersons Nateby Service Station, Nateby, CA17 4JP0.0 km in
- Fuel station33 km in
Distances are measured from the Nateby end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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The full line of the road as a GPX file, for a sat nav or phone app. Free to download.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Buttertubs Pass2 km away
- Tan Hill road5 km away
- Fleet Moss17 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.