Fleet Moss from Hawes is a remote and challenging Dales climb, averaging 8% with punishing ramps up to 20%. The narrow, weather-beaten road rises sharply through open moorland, with rough tarmac and exposed sections that make wind a serious factor. The steepest gradients hit early, so shift into your lowest gear and settle into a controlled, steady rhythm. Reaching the summit feels wild and raw—true Yorkshire climbing at its toughest.

Al Salter

May 5, 2021

Road cycling

Enjoy it here, because you'll be gritting your teeth hard very soon!

Cold Dark North

May 10, 2023

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A First sighting of the summit of the highest road in Yorkshire on the horizon ahead

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1. Kilnsey Crag – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Wharfedale

72.3km

03:39

1,010m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Fleet Moss Climb from Hawes – Fleet Moss Approach loop from West Witton

97.9km

05:35

1,820m

1,830m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Fleet Moss Approach – Kidstones Pass loop from Hawes

50.5km

02:34

830m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 6.42 km

Uphill 350 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Hawes, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Fleet Moss Climb from Hawes

1. Kilnsey Crag – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Wharfedale

2. Fleet Moss Climb from Hawes – Fleet Moss Approach loop from West Witton

3. Fleet Moss Approach – Kidstones Pass loop from Hawes

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