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

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest loop — Forest of Bowland

10.8km

01:02

140m

150m

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

64.2km

05:18

1,100m

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

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3. Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Settle

26.4km

02:31

550m

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

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4. Stone Downhill Section – Settle Town Centre loop from Settle

17.1km

01:48

420m

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

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5. Weets Top – Yorkshire Dales National Park loop from Malham

25.2km

02:10

440m

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

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The best gravel rides around Settle

1. Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest loop — Forest of Bowland

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

3. Malham Tarn – Malham Tarn loop from Settle

4. Stone Downhill Section – Settle Town Centre loop from Settle

5. Weets Top – Yorkshire Dales National Park loop from Malham

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