Tips
Alex Foxfield
April 16, 2021
Cycling
Picturesque Settle is archetypal of the Yorkshire Dales. Use it as a base for adventures in spectacular Ribblesdale or head east for the limestone wonders found in Malhamdale. It is famed for bookending the Carlisle to Settle railway, one of the most beautiful train journeys in Europe.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Settle Town Centre
5.0
(5)
161
riders
53.3km
03:47
750m
750m
This difficult 33.1-mile touring cycling loop from Settle explores the Yorkshire Dales, featuring the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct.
Hard
4.8
(13)
21
riders
53.5km
03:39
780m
780m
This difficult 33.3-mile touring bicycle loop from Gargrave explores the Yorkshire Dales, featuring Settle and the scenic Malham Tarn.
Hard
5.0
(1)
146
riders
34.4km
03:03
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Hard
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Elevation 190 m
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