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

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Arkengarthdale

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

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

01:22

20.5km

330m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

North Pennines National Landscape

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Whaw Bridge

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Whaw Bridge is a beautiful stone bridge over Arkle Beck, which can become quite raging after rain or in spate. Arkle Beck rises near Tan Hill Inn on the moorlands …

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1.96 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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10.2 km

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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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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10.3 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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20.5 km

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20.5 km

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19.8 km

734 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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

Whaw Bridge

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Inn

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Climb from Whaw

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