The South North Divide

The South North Divide is a two day bikepacking route from Sheffield to Scarborough.

The route is just short of 200km and is a mix of quiet roads, bridleways and cycle routes.

Starting at Sheffield station the route makes it’s way through the east end of the city and heads up towards Barnsley. Following and extensive network of former mineral railways the route heads up into West Yorkshire. At Garforth the route heads east towards York.

After an overnight stop at York (I stopped and York YHA) the second day heads through the Howardian Hills towards the pretty village of Thornton le Dale. From here you head eastwards through the edge of Dalby Forest following an extensive network of trails towards Scarborough.

I tried to keep things light as I had only one overnight stop indoors. I used and ILE Adventure Seatpack for my waterproof and ILE Frame bag for everyday carry items including inttertubes, multitool, pump and snacks. Up front I had a Road Runner Jammer bag for a change of underwear, t-shirt, book and flip-flops ! The bike was my parts bin special singlespeed which I was running 39 x 18 gearing. This got me up most things with the occasional push when required.