Part 1: Starting in the centre of Grassington the route heads roughly North West alongside the River Wharfe through Conistone, Kettlewell, Starbotton and Buckden. Turning left the course goes through Hubberholme and Yockenthwaite and climbs gently to Oughtershaw at the start of the first big climb, Fleet Moss and the long, fast descent into the ever-popular Hawes. Next comes the classic climb over the stunning Buttertubs Pass. Turning right at the bottom and along the undulating valley through Muker, Gunnerside, Low Row and climbing left out of Feetham, over the moor, through the water-splash and down the other side into the Arkengarthdale valley. Turning left to start of the long climb up Tan Hill to Britain’s Highest Pub at 528m! Turning left to descend Stonesdale Moor with a couple of tricky hairpins before turning right to go over Birkdale Common. Distance so far 85kms.