Wensleydale to Richmond
A6108Coverham to Catterick Garrison · England
Distance10.5mi · 17 km
Drive time20 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
Valley
A flowing dales road from Leyburn down to Richmond through lower Swaledale.
The A6108 runs from Leyburn down to Richmond, dropping out of Wensleydale and following the River Swale through quiet Downholme into lower Swaledale. It is a flowing dales road between drystone walls, crossing the Swale near Richmond. It is a flowing dales road between drystone walls; mind the market towns and the visitor traffic.
Where it runs
CoverhamStart · England
Catterick GarrisonEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners14bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb264 mtotal ascent
Summit300 mhighest point · 984 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
198 m rangeKnow before you go
- Busy market towns
- Farm traffic
- Cyclists
Sources
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Nearby roads
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