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North West England

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead – Gaudy Lane Trail loop from Dent Head Viaduct

Mountain biking trails

North West England

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead – Gaudy Lane Trail loop from Dent Head Viaduct

Moderate

4.7

(6)

17

riders

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead – Gaudy Lane Trail loop from Dent Head Viaduct

02:13

23.2km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

7.62 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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2

14.4 km

Gaudy Lane Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the climb.

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15.6 km

old mine shafts ?

Archaeological Site

4

16.8 km

Dodd Fell Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

The view from the top is spectacular. On a clear day, you can see the Yorkshire Three Peaks. From left to right: Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. There didn't seem to …

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5

20.1 km

Gavel Gap

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gavel Gap is the official end point of the Ribble Way long-distance trail, which begins 72 miles (116 km) downstream, at the Ribble Estuary to the west of Preston. It …

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6

21.3 km

Descent With Views of Ingleborough

Highlight • Cycleway

Brilliant doubletrack descent off of the Roman Cam High Road heading West, down to Blea Moor Road. This is part of the Pennine Bridleway and Great North Trail, and for good reason! Enjoy.

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7

23.1 km

Be More Mike Memorial – Dales Divide Tribute

Highlight • Monument

The Dales Divide tribute to Mike Hall - #BeMoreMike people...

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B

23.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

4.63 km

4.43 km

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

4.63 km

3.91 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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