The route then rises up onto Woldgate Roman Road with the views of the North Sea, before descending through Bridlington’s Old Town for a spin along the promenade where you can see the white cliffs of Flamborough Head. The Lancaster The York The name Wars of Roses is based on the badges used by the two sides. The war was between the two houses of England. The road then winds up a dry valley, before sloping gently down to Driffield and onto Burton Agnes. Download now of 20 Wars of Roses By: Pimpisuth, Yada, Pawat, Pasut fWhat is Wars of Roses Wars of Roses is a series of war which is fought during 1455-1485 CE. Leaving York, cycle lanes and traffic-free paths lead to Pocklington at the Wolds edge. The Vale of York and the riverside path into the city are generally flat. After a final steep climb to Brimham Rocks, gradients start to ease to Ripon. Heed the warning signs for the descent into Pateley Bridge. The climb out of Settle is the toughest of the whole route.įrom Cracoe, the route is undulating before reaching the River Wharfe at Burnsall, where the road climbs onto Nidderdale moorland and the highest point of the route (402m/1312ft) at Greenhow.

Country lanes then traverse the hilly Forest of Bowland and southern Dales terrain to Cracoe.

This western section which is largely level and traffic-free, runs from Morecambe’s promenade (and the Irish Sea) to Lancaster’s riverside before heading up the Lune Valley to the Crook O'Lune viewpoint. The way of the Roses is a new cycle route going coast to coast from Morecambe to Bridlington which is also available for walkers.

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