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Craven

The best gravel rides in Craven

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Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Craven. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Craven.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

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1. Bowland Knotts Climb – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

64.2km

05:19

1,100m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ribblehead Viaduct – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Ribblehead

41.8km

03:49

650m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Settle

26.2km

02:31

550m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Pen-y-ghent – Stone Downhill Section loop from Settle

17.1km

01:48

420m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Cam High Road – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Buckden

49.3km

04:25

880m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ribblehead Viaduct – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Bentham

105km

08:33

1,700m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Long Lane Descent – View of Moughton and Austwick loop from Clapham

30.0km

02:37

490m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. View of Moughton and Austwick – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Clapham

51.5km

03:59

670m

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Gearstones Ruined Barns – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

20.0km

01:55

350m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Barden Moor Track – Barden Moor Descent loop from Skipton

30.9km

02:23

420m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides in Craven

1. Bowland Knotts Climb – The 8 – Swoopy Section loop from Tosside

2. Ribblehead Viaduct – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Ribblehead

3. Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Settle

4. View of Pen-y-ghent – Stone Downhill Section loop from Settle

5. Cam High Road – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Buckden

6. Ribblehead Viaduct – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Bentham

7. Long Lane Descent – View of Moughton and Austwick loop from Clapham

8. View of Moughton and Austwick – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Clapham

9. Gearstones Ruined Barns – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

10. Barden Moor Track – Barden Moor Descent loop from Skipton

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