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The Coal Road Climb – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

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Ingleton

The Coal Road Climb – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

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The Coal Road Climb – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

03:12

46.8km

790m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.08 km

Top o'Dent

Mountain Pass

16.3 km

The Coal Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Magnificently tough from either side, the climb from Garsdale Head station is iconic. The road has been resurfaced in 2017 and is now one of the best quiet stretches in the Cold Dark North.

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24.6 km

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

The amazing view of rolling road heading West to Sedbergh from Hawes. A true rollercoaster.

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29.2 km

Wensleydale Creamery and Hawes Market

Highlight • Settlement

Here's where they make proper Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, so you can go into the visitors centre and explore their 'cheese experience' if you're interested. Alternatively, go to the shop and cafe for a quick sit-down. The cafe is open daily from 9:00am to 3.30pm, and has beautiful views from its huge windows, as well as a great cheese-y menu.

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29.6 km

The Chippy, Hawes

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a lunch stop. Under no circumstances miss the deep fried Wensleydale

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34.1 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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46.2 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the Settle to Carlisle Railway the Ribblehead Viaduct is an impressive structure. Completed in 1874 by a workforce of 2,300 men it is worth a visit for the photo opportunity alone.

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

10.1 km

597 m

138 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

4.07 km

238 m

216 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

7°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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The Coal Road Climb – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

The Coal Road Climb

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road

Wensleydale Creamery and Hawes Market

The Chippy, Hawes

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead

Ribblehead Viaduct

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