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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Craven

Malham Tarn – View of Pen-y-ghent loop from Malham Tarn

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Craven

Malham Tarn – View of Pen-y-ghent loop from Malham Tarn

Moderate

4.6

(38)

225

riders

Malham Tarn – View of Pen-y-ghent loop from Malham Tarn

02:16

25.4km

550m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 826 m for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

856 m

Lings Plantation

Forest

2

1.53 km

Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful lake at 1,237 feet (377 metres) above sea-level, Malham Tarn is the highest marl lake in England. Formed around 10,000 years ago, it is one of only eight …

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3

2.37 km

View of Malham Tarn

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

9.34 km

As part of the Pennine Bridleway loop, this trail has been well constructed and provides a fast, fun and flowing moorland crossing with fantastic views over to the Yorkshire Three Peaks

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5

11.7 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cracking route

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6

12.7 km

Stone Downhill Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Watch out for a few drop/off's

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7

14.8 km

This challenging ascent from the small town of Settle into the Yorkshire Dales is well worth the effort. Keep pushing forward, as the breathtaking views from the top make it all worthwhile.

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15.9 km

Scaleber Plantation

Forest

9

16.9 km

Lambert Lane

Highlight • Trail

Part of the Pennine Bridleway loop, Lambert Lane is fun to ride with a few interesting features to negotiate. It holds water and is very muddy in the winter, so …

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10

24.5 km

Malham Tarn to Malham Cove Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is an open moorland trail - sometimes rocky, sometimes muddy, but mainly grassy. Its a good way to cut down on tarmac time amidst stunning scenery

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B

25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

6.29 km

4.60 km

1.07 km

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

6.81 km

5.01 km

3.49 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 7 May

13°C

4°C

55 %

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