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Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – The Coal Road Climb loop from Hawes

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Hawes

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – The Coal Road Climb loop from Hawes

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Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – The Coal Road Climb loop from Hawes

02:36

30.7km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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954 m

Wensleydale Creamery and Hawes Market

Highlight • Settlement

Here's where they make proper Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, so you can go into the visitors centre and explore their 'cheese experience' if you're interested. Alternatively, go to the shop and …

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5.49 km

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

The amazing view of rolling road heading West to Sedbergh from Hawes. A true rollercoaster.

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13.6 km

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

Highlight • Trail

Ooh err, grit your teeth. As soon as you are under the railway bridge, the road kicks up steeply. The vicious slope doesn't last too long although the respite is …

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16.1 km

The Coal Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Magnificently tough from either side, the climb from Garsdale Head station is iconic. The road has been resurfaced in 2017 and is now one of the best quiet stretches in the Cold Dark North.

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25.7 km

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful gradual climb out of Hawes towards Ribblehead. Can be hard work with a south-westerly wind though!

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30.5 km

Hawes village, waterfall and heritage railway

Highlight • Historical Site

Synonymous with Wensleydale cheese, Hawes is one of the highest market towns in England at 850 feet (259 m) above sea level. There are records of a market here right …

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30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

8.06 km

6.17 km

5.52 km

728 m

548 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

8.52 km

5.25 km

1.15 km

703 m

366 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – The Coal Road Climb loop from Hawes

Wensleydale Creamery and Hawes Market

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

The Coal Road Climb

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead

Hawes village, waterfall and heritage railway

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