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Stainforth Force waterfall – Malham Cove Climb loop from Church of The Epiphany

Yorkshire And The Humber

Austwick

Stainforth Force waterfall – Malham Cove Climb loop from Church of The Epiphany

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Stainforth Force waterfall – Malham Cove Climb loop from Church of The Epiphany

02:47

46.2km

900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.96 km for 236 m

After 33.9 km for 336 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.08 km

Stainforth Force waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Stainforth Force is a wonderful waterfall on the River Ribble in one of the Dales' most popular beauty spots. While it can get busy during peak times (bank holidays, sunny …

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10.3 km

Langcliffe Scar

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful scenic climb. The gradient is steepest early on, peaking around 20% at the bends, but eases off towards the top (average 8%)

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16.4 km

Globe Flower Wood

Nature Reserve

18.1 km

Malham Cove Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Challenging winding climb with views of Malham Cove.

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21.8 km

Cawden Barn Coffee & Bake House

Highlight • Cafe

On-premises baked cake

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22.0 km

Malham Rakes Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Scenic but tough climb. A good alternative to the classic Cove Road climb, with great views all around and very light traffic

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25.2 km

Henside Road Near Malham Tarn

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Malham Tarn is a super nice lake near the village of Malham in the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales. Though you can’t really see the lake on this ride …

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31.5 km

Smooth Running in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

46.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

535 m

149 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

18.3 km

300 m

235 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

12°C

4°C

56 %

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Stainforth Force waterfall – Malham Cove Climb loop from Church of The Epiphany

Stainforth Force waterfall

Langcliffe Scar

Malham Cove Climb

Cawden Barn Coffee & Bake House

Malham Rakes Climb

Henside Road Near Malham Tarn

Smooth Running in Yorkshire Dales National Park

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