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Horton In Ribblesdale

Bolton Castle – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Yorkshire And The Humber

Horton In Ribblesdale

Bolton Castle – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

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Bolton Castle – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

05:44

117km

1,450m

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: February 28, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.68 km

Hernside Road to Halton Gill – View of Pen-y-Ghent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Whether coming from Stainforth or Malham, the hardest part is done by the time you get to the Hernside Road junction, so enjoy the scenery and the quiet road behind Pen-y-Ghent.

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27.2 km

Hawkswick Wood

Forest

34.2 km

Kettlewell Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kettlewell is a charming village that is a hub for cyclists and hikers, especially during summer. There is a hotel, a great Youth Hostel and two pubs offering accommodation and …

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43.2 km

Kidstones Pass Climb

Highlight • Mountain Pass

"Côte de Cray" when the Tour de France visited. Beautiful scenery, the climb is tough but to too long

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44.5 km

Kidstones Pass

Mountain Pass

45.8 km

Kidstones Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Such a cool climb that was included in the Tour De France 2014, where it got christened the 'Cote du Cray'. The average grade is 8% and it maxes out …

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59.1 km

Bloomer Gill

Forest

71.9 km

Bolton Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fun fact: It's where James proposed to Hellen on All Creatures Great And Small. Even if you don't want to propose enjoy the castle, the gardens and the falconeer show.

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109 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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110 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

111 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

112 km

Archaeological Site

115 km

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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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

108 km

8.00 km

804 m

170 m

141 m

Surfaces

106 km

10.6 km

432 m

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Bolton Castle – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Hernside Road to Halton Gill – View of Pen-y-Ghent

Kettlewell Village

Kidstones Pass Climb

Kidstones Pass

Bolton Castle

Ribblehead Viaduct

View of Pen-y-ghent

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