Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

323 m in total

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Start point

Parking

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3.69 km

Langcliffe Scar

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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8.51 km

Moor Head Lane

A good, solid slice of track which is (mostly) passable in poor weather. It can retain some muddy sections even when the weather's fine, though - so be on your …

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22.4 km

Long Lane Descent

Truly stunning descent with so many technical sections. Loads of drops, rock gardens and pump-track-style lumps to play with. Hit at speed it can be a challenge for any rider!

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26.1 km

View of Moughton and Austwick

Fantastic views of the surrounding crags and viaduct!

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28.7 km

Austwick Beck Ford and Clapper Bridge

There are quite a few fords and clapper bridges around the Dales in various spots - this one is rather picturesque, and a great place for a picnic, if you're so inclined!

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29.5 km

A century or two ago, this was a more substantial thoroughfare, busy with horse traffic, mostly agricultural. These days though, it's reduced in many places to an extremely pretty, narrow and tranquil trail leading to Wharfe.

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35.4 km

Giggleswick Scar

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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38.9 km

3 Peaks Bike Shop & Café

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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39.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

14.4 km

3.89 km

1.64 km

134 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.48 km

7.19 km

6.27 km

4.43 km

361 m

Elevation

Weather

Sunday 28 September

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Settle loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

Langcliffe Scar

Moor Head Lane

Long Lane Descent

View of Moughton and Austwick

Austwick Beck Ford and Clapper Bridge

White Stone Lane

Giggleswick Scar

3 Peaks Bike Shop & Café

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