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Tan Hill Inn – Tan Hill Climb from Whaw loop from Tan Hill

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Muker

Tan Hill Inn – Tan Hill Climb from Whaw loop from Tan Hill

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Tan Hill Inn – Tan Hill Climb from Whaw loop from Tan Hill

02:35

43.2km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

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At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is …

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3 m

Tan Hill Inn

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Tan Hill Inn is Britain’s highest pub at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. This pub offers much more than just a claim to fame, however. With beautiful exposed …

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8.29 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

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Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the …

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11.6 km

Lead Flue

Ruins

14.9 km

The Stang

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watch out for unpredictable sheep strolling across the road!

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16.1 km

Welcome to Richmondshire

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Not only an achievement to make it up the stang but has amazing views at the top definitely worth the effort.

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25.4 km

Punchbowl Climb

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Short, perhaps compared to other hills round here, but this still packs a punch. The first 100m from the turn off is a whooping 35.6% average gradient.

Enjoy the climb …

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33.0 km

Tan Hill Climb from Whaw

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Embarking on the Tan Hill climb from Whaw, deep in Arkengarthdale, you’ll immediately tackle steep ramps as the narrow road surges upwards from the valley floor, likely hitting gradients of …

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43.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

10.2 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 25 May

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11°C

36 %

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Tan Hill Inn – Tan Hill Climb from Whaw loop from Tan Hill

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Inn

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

The Stang

Welcome to Richmondshire

Punchbowl Climb

Tan Hill Climb from Whaw

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