Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Forest of Bowland National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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936 m

Stone Slab Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

lovely quiet little picnic spot with ye old stone slab bridge

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8.77 km

Force Wood

Forest

9.89 km

Goat Scar Lane Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This lane makes for a great descent on a rocky track with lotsa of interest from water bars to jump to rough cobbles and a sharp S bend. Take it …

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12.3 km

Langcliffe Scar

Highlight • Climb

Langcliffe Scar is the name given to the rock face limestone, overlooking the village of Langcliffe in Ribblesdale, the Yorkshire Dales. It's also the name given to this road cycling …

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13.3 km

High Cow Close Plantation

Forest

14.9 km

Settle Ascent in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Trail

This challenging ascent from the small town of Settle into the Yorkshire Dales is well worth the effort. Keep pushing forward, as the breathtaking views from the top make it all worthwhile.

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15.2 km

3 Peaks Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Cafe and bike shop. Great stop for a snack.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday 9am–5pm
Wednesday 9am–5pm
Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday 10am–4pm
Monday 9am–5pm

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18.7 km

Giggleswick Scar

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Giggleswick Scar, a large limestone outcrop that runs for approximately a mile just outside Settle, marks a length of the South Craven Fault. It's festooned with caves and trees, …

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20.9 km

Elaine's Tea Rooms, Feizor

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely tearooms.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday 8:30am–5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am–5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm
Friday 8:30am–5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am–5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am–5:30pm
Monday 8:30am–5:30pm

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22.0 km

Ford Crossing on the Great North Trail

Highlight • River

Great fun

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

8.79 km

4.56 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

6.15 km

5.57 km

5.51 km

3.31 km

3.12 km

274 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 2 December

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Stone Slab Bridge – Langcliffe Scar loop from Austwick

Stone Slab Bridge

Goat Scar Lane Descent

Langcliffe Scar

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