Quote Originally Posted by anthonykay View Post
I've only done it from south to north, and it was a long time ago. But I seem to remember that I found the descent into Swaledale somewhat frightening; used up a lot of brake rubber.
The Swale end is steep, twisty and narrow - and would not be pleasurable as a descent because there isn't room for a vehicle and a cyclist to pass without one or the other stopping.

In time!