Picturesque Settle is archetypal of the Yorkshire Dales. Use it as a base for adventures in spectacular Ribblesdale or head east for the limestone wonders found in Malhamdale. It is famed for bookending the Carlisle to Settle railway, one of the most beautiful train journeys in Europe.

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Ingleton & the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Settle

53.3km

03:47

750m

This difficult 33.1-mile touring cycling loop from Settle explores the Yorkshire Dales, featuring the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct.

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Settle & Malham Tarn loop from Gargrave

53.5km

03:39

780m

This difficult 33.3-mile touring bicycle loop from Gargrave explores the Yorkshire Dales, featuring Settle and the scenic Malham Tarn.

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View of the Lune Valley – Lune Millennium Bridge loop from Bare Lane

101km

06:12

870m

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

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Elevation 190 m

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Thursday 2 April

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3°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Location: Settle, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Settle Town Centre

#1.

Ingleton & the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Settle

#2.

Settle & Malham Tarn loop from Gargrave

#3.

View of the Lune Valley – Lune Millennium Bridge loop from Bare Lane

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