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Descent into Gawthrop

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Descent into Gawthrop

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Location: Dent, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Barbondale Valley – Barbondale Road loop from Dent

22.6km

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410m

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

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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November 16, 2022

Be careful on the way down, after this sign the road tilts down dramatically and there is a sharp stop at the steepest section at the bottom.

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January 5, 2023

Just soak it all up! One of the best places to ride in the UK.

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October 19, 2024

Rapid descent or a tough little climb the other direction

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Location: Dent, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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