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Buttertubs Pass – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Gunnerside

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Buttertubs Pass – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Gunnerside

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Buttertubs Pass – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Gunnerside

04:27

66.6km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.9 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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462 m

Gunnerside Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in the early 1830s as a way of providing employment for the people affected by the depression in the lead mining industry. The bridge was washed away in and rebuilt.

It carries the B6270 over the river Swale.

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3.61 km

Yellands Meadow

Nature Reserve

5.92 km

Mill Holme Meadow

Nature Reserve

6.53 km

Buttertubs Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful climb with steep sections. Bring your climbing legs. The views are breathtakingly beautiful.

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17.2 km

The Chippy, Hawes

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a lunch stop. Under no circumstances miss the deep fried Wensleydale

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32.5 km

Ash Bank

Forest

37.0 km

Pendragon Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

This romantic ruin, set amongst the Vale of Mallerstang’s scenic beauty, has a rich history and many associated legends. Said to have once been the fortress of Uther Pendragon of …

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38.3 km

Janny Wood

Forest

55.1 km

Wain Wath Force

Highlight • Natural Monument

It might be a fairly modest waterfall compared to others nearby, but it's certainly a much-loved spot. There's a delightful grassy bank next to the waterfall which is perfect if …

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55.4 km

Swaledale Yurts, Bunkhouse and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Wonderful campsite with the option of camping, yurts or bunkhouse. They'll even cook you a meal and serve you from their bar if you give them the heads up in advance. Great mix of walkers, cyclists, outdoorsy people etc.

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56.3 km

Keld Lodge

Highlight • Pub

On the facade of Keld Lodge hangs a sign that can be seen as an encouragement to the Coast-to-Coast walker... although for those who walk in the original direction (west to east) the toughest half is behind them.

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56.6 km

Keld Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Keld Resource Center is a kind of local history group that aims to promote the Upper Swaledale region, conserve (and restore) local heritage and introduce visitors to it.

Here you …

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66.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.2 km

8.94 km

291 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.5 km

639 m

219 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

26°C

11°C

0 %

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Buttertubs Pass – Pendragon Castle ruins loop from Gunnerside

Gunnerside Stone Bridge

Buttertubs Pass

The Chippy, Hawes

Pendragon Castle ruins

Wain Wath Force

Swaledale Yurts, Bunkhouse and Campsite

Keld Lodge

Keld Village

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