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Yorkshire And The Humber

Settle Town Centre – Descent Into Malham loop from Settle

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Settle Town Centre – Descent Into Malham loop from Settle

Hard

5.0

(1)

38

riders

Settle Town Centre – Descent Into Malham loop from Settle

02:04

29.0km

560m

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: February 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

490 m

Ye Olde Naked Man Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular and long standing cafe and take away in the centre of Settle. Also includes a bakery so filled rolls, cakes, coffees, ice cream, milkshakes, etc. are all available. Food …

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2

554 m

3 Peaks Café & Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great food, lots of lovely bicycles!

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3

711 m

Settle Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque Settle is archetypal of the Yorkshire Dales. Use it as a base for adventures in spectacular Ribblesdale or head east for the limestone wonders found in Malhamdale. It is …

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11.0 km

Globe Flower Wood

Nature Reserve

5

15.7 km

Descent Into Malham

Highlight • Trail

Beware of those coming up the other way!

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6

18.0 km

The Old Barn Malham

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a drink & snack. Just below Malham Cove with lovely views

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7

23.2 km

Highland Cattle Junction

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you reach the moor top you cross cattle grids onto the rough moor side. There are highland cows here roaming free, and they tend to congregate at this junction. …

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8

23.2 km

View of Black Gill Lane, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you do the ride from settle be prepared for a tough climb, well worth it for the beautiful views.

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26.0 km

Scaleber Wood

Forest

10

28.5 km

King William the Fourth Guest House

Highlight • Rest Area

Very cycling and walking friendly guest house, best to book direct in advance. If turning up on the day check the vacancies sign!

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B

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

314 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

2.12 km

209 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

2°C

23 %

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