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Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Lune Access - Killington Newbridge

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Lune Access - Killington Newbridge

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Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Lune Access - Killington Newbridge

03:44

81.0km

880m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Start point

Parking

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19.6 km

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

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Ooh err, grit your teeth. As soon as you are under the railway bridge, the road kicks up steeply. The vicious slope doesn't last too long although the respite is …

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25.4 km

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road

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The amazing view of rolling road heading West to Sedbergh from Hawes. A true rollercoaster.

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33.8 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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45.8 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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48.3 km

View of Ribblehead Viaduct from the South

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A better view of the Viaduct in the evening sun as you approach from Ingleton

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61.4 km

Love Lane

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Love lane with a fantastic road surface running quickly toward Burton

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67.4 km

Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale

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Nice views. Apparently, there is no record of it ever been built - so it was assumed the Devil built it 🙃. We used to jump off it in younger …

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67.5 km

Lune Valley Entrance, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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The Yorkshire Dales sign indicating the Lune Valley at Kirkby Lonsdale

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81.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.3 km

33.2 km

189 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.0 km

5.78 km

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Garsdale Rollercoaster Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Lune Access - Killington Newbridge

The Coal Road Climb from Garsdale Head

Garsdale Rollercoaster Road

Climb from Hawes to Ribblehead

Ribblehead Viaduct

View of Ribblehead Viaduct from the South

Love Lane

Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale

Lune Valley Entrance, Yorkshire Dales National Park

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