Barbon Dale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

Barbon Dale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

Moderate

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Barbon Dale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

03:15

63.8km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 25.2 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Tulpot Wood

Forest

18.3 km

Barbon Dale Road Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Great cycling road in either direction, steady climb with a couple of tough sections heading east. Tough climb at the start heading west then a great descent! My favourite road!

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19.5 km

Barbon Dale Road

Highlight • Trail

The most stunning Valley in the Dales

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22.5 km

Barbondale Valley

Highlight • Gorge

My happy place. The descent of Barbondale heading South West toward Barbon has to be one of the most beautiful in the country. It's a tough climb from Gawthrop, but worth it!

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23.8 km

Gawthrop Hill Climb

Highlight • Trail

Horrid at the bottom. Easily 20%. Worth it for the view at the top!

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25.2 km

Dent Village

Highlight • Settlement

A real must-visit village with cobbled streets, little lumps and gorgeous pastel-coloured houses. On clear days you can see as far as the sea in on direction and towards the …

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35.2 km

View of Dent Head Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Dent Head Viaduct is now used by the Settle-Carlisle Railway but was built between 1869 and 1875 for the Midland Railway Company. It has 10 arches and is 100ft …

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36.2 km

Top o'Dent

Mountain Pass

42.7 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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