The Top 7 Mountain Passes in Craven
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Craven and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
A road that simply has to be ridden if only to boast that you've ridden Yorkshire's highest road. The top of it is 602 metres above sea level.
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Brutally open or gloriously open depending which way the wind blows, the Newby Head Pass is a staple of any great Dales ride
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Tougher but shorter from the south (1.8 miles 6% avg) , save your energy for a final kick near the top where it maxes out at around 18%. Fast descent from both sides, so take care.
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Park Rash Pass is guaranteed to get your muscles burning, or screaming even. At its steepest points, you'll be attacking hairpins with 25 per cent incline, although the average gradient …
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The preposterously beautiful and wild Sulber Gate. Well, the 'Gate' is quite literally a gate on the moorland here, known as Sulber, at the top of Sulber Nick.
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Beautiful valley leading up to the popular climb
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The Col sign for Ingleton's twin town in France signifies the start of the climb to White Scar Caves at Chapel le Dale
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