Swale Hall Lane Climb – East Gill Force loop from Reeth

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Swale Hall Lane Climb – East Gill Force loop from Reeth

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Swale Hall Lane Climb – East Gill Force loop from Reeth

02:53

42.4km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.0 km for 369 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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378 m

Swale Hall Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Swale hall Lane climb is a category 4 climb with an average gradient of 5% for just over 1 Mile which peaks at 25% in places. It leads towards …

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6.90 km

Swale Trail

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We have made a full video of the route so you can judge whether it is suitable:

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10.8 km

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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18.4 km

View of the Valley in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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A very rotten tractor

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18.5 km

Swale Trail, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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The Swale Trail is ideal for families or gravel and MTB bikes but is a very gentle MTB experience and riders will soon yearn for greater challenges.
The views all …

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18.8 km

Kisdon Force Woods SSSI

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

East Gill Force

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With a 15-foot (4.5 m) drop, East Gill Force is an impressive waterfall in a stunning location. Below the main falls is a smaller waterfall that cascades downstream. As the …

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21.3 km

Scenic Lanes of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale

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Between Lamps Moss and Buttertubs - some gorgeous open valleys with rolling grippy Dales roads.

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27.9 km

Yellands Meadow

Nature Reserve

28.5 km

Oxnop to Crow Trees Descent

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Crossing from Wensleydale, this stunning road drops in a series of swoops and turns. The final 300 m is precipitous and gravel strewn through three tight turns. Caution very much …

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