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Gill Beck Crossing – Ford in Shadwell Village loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Leeds

Bardsey cum Rigton

Gill Beck Crossing – Ford in Shadwell Village loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

Moderate

3.0

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Gill Beck Crossing – Ford in Shadwell Village loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

01:15

19.5km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

Stone Bridge Ford

Highlight • River

Looked very slimy and slippery so we chickened out and took the foot bridge. Take care if you give it a go!

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1.39 km

Gill Beck Crossing

Highlight • River

This is a fun river crossing over the Gilil Beck. When the river is low, you can ride straight through, or use the elevated walkway if the water is high.

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2.32 km

Glenfield Caravan Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Glenfield welcomes all caravans, tents and motorhomes. Our park is nestled in the middle of the Yorkshire countryside with Harrogate and Leeds being only 8 miles away. An abundance of …

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13.8 km

Ford in Shadwell Village

Highlight • Settlement

Again, due to the heavy rain fall over the last few days there was a section of this that was a little too deep (so I felt at the time!) otherwise this would be passable! Beautiful none the less!

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14.3 km

Bench in Thorner

Highlight • Rest Area

14.6 km

Mirror Sign at Scarcroft Junction

Highlight • Structure

Get a nice selfie

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18.6 km

Rigton Bank

Highlight • Climb

Short sharp climb. Touches around 17%. Steepest at bottom.

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19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

3.47 km

1.07 km

226 m

142 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

1.57 km

1.07 km

237 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

10°C

4°C

73 %

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Gill Beck Crossing – Ford in Shadwell Village loop from Bardsey cum Rigton

Stone Bridge Ford

Gill Beck Crossing

Glenfield Caravan Park

Ford in Shadwell Village

Bench in Thorner

Mirror Sign at Scarcroft Junction

Rigton Bank

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