Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the north west from here so if you're travelling in the opposite direction, you have a lovely shallow descent to enjoy.

The climb has an average gradient of 2% but with a kicker near the top of 10% so save a little energy for that as you summit.

Iain Harber

August 14, 2023

Road cycling

Seems to go on for ever. Few steep kicks in there to punish you.

Oliver G

November 12, 2023

Road cycling

So remote, so windswept, so starkly beautiful. The climb goes on and on for mile after mile of nothingness, but it's never steep or too challenging, and there's a nice pint waiting for you at the summit

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3. Reeth to Tan Hill Road – Tan Hill Road Climb loop from Grinton

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

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Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

1. Wensleydale & Swaledale loop from Bainbridge — Yorkshire Dales Dales National Park

2. Etape du dales north loop - Yorkshire Dales National Park

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