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

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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

05:55

122km

1,460m

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: August 27, 2026

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After 96.4 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

10.4 km

Pen-y-ghent

Highlight • Summit

Pen-y-ghent is the shortest of the three peaks of Yorkshire at 694m (2277ft). It is known as being the hardest to hike up, but the quickest. The other two peaks …

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27.2 km

Hawkswick Wood

Forest

33.2 km

Kettlewell to Conistone Scenic Back Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Much quieter alternative to the (admittedly not very busy) B6160 main road

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38.4 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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47.5 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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48.7 km

Kidstones Pass

Mountain Pass

50.0 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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63.3 km

Bloomer Gill

Forest

76.0 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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113 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

To see this viaduct in all its glory I would seriously suggest heading up towards the top of Whernside, once at the peak head on the southern track for about …

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114 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

115 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

116 km

Archaeological Site

120 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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122 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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