Pubs

The Board Inn, Lealholm – 4 miles

Serving real ales and ciders the Board Inn is a traditional country pub with indoor and outdoor areas on the banks of the River Esk. With an emphasis on local produce, including their own reared lamb and beef, meals are on the hearty and wholesome side.

They are muddy boots friendly so perfect for a stop off mid ride.

Fox and Hounds, Ainthorpe – 3 miles

A 16th century former coaching inn now a ‘Country Inn and Restaurant’ the Fox and Hounds offers a full restaurant menu and lighter bites together with cask ale. TV, Wi-Fi and pool table are all there for your entertainment if the direct access to the moors isn’t enough.

With a large beer garden it’s a place to relax with your bike.

The Lion Inn, Blakey – 7 miles

A remote pub located at the highest point of the North Yorkshire Moors the Lion is a true outdoors friendly stop. Welcoming muddy boots and bums all day every day; with open fires, real ale and serving great food from midday till 10pm.

It’s also a great start and end point to some classic moorland bridleway rides.

Cafes

There are far too many to list but some of our favourites in the area, many to be found on a ride, are

• Shepherds Hall tea Rooms, Lealholm
• Glaisdale Tea Garden, Glaisdale
• Stonehouse Bakery and Tea Room, Danby
• The Old Chapel Tearoom, Castleton