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Wensleydale & Swaledale loop from Bainbridge — Yorkshire Dales Dales National Park

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Bainbridge

Wensleydale & Swaledale loop from Bainbridge — Yorkshire Dales Dales National Park

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Wensleydale & Swaledale loop from Bainbridge — Yorkshire Dales Dales National Park

03:17

57.8km

1,150m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure with the Wensleydale & Swaledale loop from Bainbridge. This difficult route covers 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and features a significant elevation gain of 3762 feet (1147 metres), typically taking around 3 hours and 16 minutes to complete. You will experience varied terrain, from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.29 km

View of Wensleydale

Highlight • Natural Monument

At a metal gate in the wall to your left give access to pasture. Pop in & take in the stunning panorama of Wensleydale. Leyburn and Penhill to the far …

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6.63 km

Top of The Fleak

Highlight • Summit

Climbing out of Swaledale to Askrigg, this is one of the tougest local climbs with stunning views for the moments when not chewing the handlebars. A series of ramps climb …

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10.7 km

View of Swaledale

Highlight • Climb

Climbing to the Fleak summit is one of the toughest around. There’s no shame in stopping for a break to admire Swaledale. This climb has great views. Pause, catch your breath & enjoy!

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26.0 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the …

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34.3 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Highlight • Pub

At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is …

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35.9 km

Tan Hill Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Just when you thought that the switchbacks at West Stonesdale were the hard bit of the climb to the pub, you hit this.

A gradual drag leads to a bend …

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46.4 km

Muker Village

Highlight • Pub

Muker Village, excellent all round facilities for cyclists and walkers
Muker Village Stores & Tea Shop and Farmers Arms pub close by.
Clean public toilets, 20p charge.
Defibrillator located outside toilets.

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48.0 km

Cross Tops Ascent and Descent into Askrigg

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the north, starting with a 25% ascent for 250m, followed by around 3 miles of steady uphill. That first steep climb takes it out of you and makes the …

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57.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

15.4 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

16°C

11°C

57 %

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View of Wensleydale

Top of The Fleak

View of Swaledale

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Road Climb

Muker Village

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