Three Days in the Dales
Reeth 3 Day Trial
Three days. Three courses. Close to a hundred sections across Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Richmond Motor Club's summer classic is one of the best weekends in the trials calendar, on the bike and off it.
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Swaledale's Summer Classic
A Proper Trials Weekend
Every summer, trials riders and their families arrive in the village of Reeth for three days of riding in some of the best trials country in Britain. Each day has its own course, laid out across a different part of the Dales: stony becks, steep gills and open moor.
Every day is scored on its own sections, and the marks add up across all three days. Consistency wins it. One bad day can undo two good ones, so the scores stay tight to the end.
It's a national-level event that still feels like a club trial. Local riders and some of the biggest names in the sport share the same sections, the same paddock and the same bar at the end of the day.
3
Days of Riding
3
Separate Courses
90+
Observed Sections
200+
Riders
How the Weekend Runs
Day by Day
Three separate courses, one combined score. This is how a typical Reeth weekend goes.
01
Day One
Find Your Rhythm
The first course sets the tone. Riders settle into the terrain, the observers get their eye in, and by the evening the first provisional scores are up and the paddock is talking about them.
02
Day Two
Where It's Won
A fresh course on new ground. Legs are tired, bikes have taken a hammering, and every mark counts. Halfway through the weekend, the leaders start to break away.
03
Day Three
Bring It Home
The final course decides it. Scores from all three days are added together, the overall results are confirmed, and the awards are handed out to finish the weekend.
Pick Your Line
Routes & Classes
Entry Info
Reeth isn't just for experts. There are routes for a wide range of abilities and classes for modern and classic bikes. Check the regulations for each year's event for the exact classes on offer.
Hard Course
The full test for experienced riders, with expert, intermediate and novice classes so you're scored against riders at your level.
Clubman Course
Still a real challenge, but with lines that reward smooth, tidy riding. Popular with club riders who want a big weekend without the hardest sections.
Clubman A / Green
The most approachable route, ideal if you're newer to trials or stepping up to your first multi-day event. Same scenery, same atmosphere.
Twinshock
Dedicated classes for twinshock machines, so riders on older bikes compete on a level footing.
Pre-65
Classic bikes on classic ground. Pre-65 riders get their own classes and plenty of admirers in the paddock.
All Ages Welcome
Riders of every age take part, from younger riders on the easier routes to veterans who've been coming back for years.
Off the Bike
Life in the Paddock
The Reeth 3 Day is as much about the weekend as the riding. The paddock fills with vans, motorhomes and awnings, and for three days Reeth turns into a trials village of riders, families, mechanics and friends.
When the riding's done, people head to The Last Section Bar, the club's own marquee. It's warm, the drinks are reasonably priced and everyone's talking about the sections. Plenty of riders say it's their favourite part of the weekend.
Who Rides Reeth
Clubmen to World Stars
The entry list covers the whole sport. Local club riders line up alongside national champions, and international stars have made the trip to Swaledale too. Riders like Richard Sadler have made the overall win and the Cliff Addison Trophy their own.
Wherever you finish, you'll have ridden the same sections as the best riders in the country. That's what keeps people coming back.
Be Part of It
Ride, Watch or Help
Ride It
Places are limited and demand is high, so entries go quickly. Entry details, regulations and closing dates are published ahead of each event. Keep an eye on the news and events pages so you don't miss out.
Events & Entries
Watch It
Spectators are welcome. Base yourself in Reeth, pick a section and watch some brilliant riding in stunning scenery. Please stick to rights of way, follow marshals' directions and leave gates as you find them.
Spectator Updates
Help Run It
Three days of trials needs a lot of observers. Even one day helps, and no experience is needed. You'll get a great view of the riding and the thanks of every rider who passes your section.
Volunteer With Us
Thank You
Respecting the Dales
None of this happens without the landowners, tenant farmers and gamekeepers who let us ride on their land, and the people of Reeth who welcome us every summer. Please respect that by sticking to the course, the rights of way and the Countryside Code.
The trial depends on the moors being safe to ride. In very dry summers, moorland fire risk can affect the event, so always check the latest news before you travel.
Looking for
Reeth Results
Provisional results are usually posted at the end of each day, with overall results and awards confirmed once the weekend is over. You'll find them in the news below and on our results page.
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Latest
Reeth 3 Day News
Entry news, entry lists, start times, daily results and photos, all in one place.
Trial Update:
Harold Graham Memorial Trial Venue: Cogden Hall, Grinton, Nr Reeth, DL11 6HT Trial Date: 15.2.2026 Start Time: 10.30 Entries Live on sport 80 18:00 2.2.26 Enter Here Entries close: Saturday the 14th of Feb at 18:00 prompt Note: This is a closed to club trial If you...
Albert Shaw Memorial Trial
Date: 26/12/2025 Starts: 10:30 am Location: Reeth, Description: Hard course-Exp/Int/Nov & Youth AMiddle Course(50/50)-Adult & Youth Green A & BEasy course-Clubman, O40,Twin shock and Pre65, Youth A & B. Conducted Course for Youth Classes C, D...
TRIALS UPDATE:
Albert Shaw Memorial Trial Date: 26/12/2025 Starts: 10:30 am Location: Woodyard Farm, Reeth, DL11 6TS (please keep an eye on the website in case of any changes nearer to the time) Description: Hard course-Exp/Int/Nov & Youth AMiddle Course(50/50)-Adult &...
CHANGE OF VENUE: FROM CARLTON TO SHEPHERDS LODGE
Trial Date: Sunday the 3rd of August 2025 Start Time: 10.30 Entries Live on sport 80 now Shepherds Lodge, Arkengarthdale, Nr Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6RS Enter Here Entries close: 2nd of August at 18.00 When entering, if you can not see your required class scroll down on...
Reeth 3 Day Trial: 18/19/20/2025 – Daily Provisional Results and Final Results ACU:205218
Richmond Motor Club would like to thank all those involved in the running of this years Reeth 3 Day Championship Trial. A great weekend of trialing was had by all. Our very popular ‘Last Section Bar’ was once again a big hit, with lots of riders making use of the...
REETH 3 DAY UPDATE:
Riders please be aware if you now drop out, there is now no waiting list so you will not be refunded unless you can fill your space. Sandra sandra.fowler@richmondmotorclub.co.uk Tel: 07719921154
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