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Horton In Ribblesdale

Ribblehead Viaduct – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Horton In Ribblesdale

Ribblehead Viaduct – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Hard

5.0

(2)

93

riders

Ribblehead Viaduct – Fleet Moss Approach loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

04:12

80.9km

1,230m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.12 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views of Pen-y-ghent from the B6479 between Horton-in-Ribblesdale and the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Particularly good if travelling south /south-east towards Horton-in-Ribblesdale so you don't have to crane your neck looking backwards for the views.

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5.95 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

6.50 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

7.17 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

5

8.63 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

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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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6

20.7 km

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead

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Beautiful gradual climb out of Hawes towards Ribblehead. Can be hard work with a south-westerly wind though!

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7

31.1 km

Fleet Moss Climb from Oughtershaw

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A road that simply has to be ridden if only to boast that you've ridden Yorkshire's highest road. The top of it is 602 metres above sea level.

Unfortunately the …

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8

38.0 km

Wharfedale Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The flowing river is stunning in either direction but for speed and fun take this going East having conquered Fleet Moss first

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9

38.7 km

Fleet Moss Approach

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I love riding down this road, the scenery is stunning

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10

41.4 km

Dubb's Lane

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54.1 km

Sleets Gill Plantation

Forest

B

80.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.0 km

613 m

170 m

141 m

Surfaces

68.8 km

11.9 km

166 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

4°C

54 %

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