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Barbon Dale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

Barbon Dale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

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4.7

(3)

108

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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: April 18, 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

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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

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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45.2 km

View of Ribblehead Viaduct from the South

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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58.7 km

Spittle Banks Plantation

Forest

63.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.7 km

8.55 km

313 m

109 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

19.1 km

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

47 %

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Barbon Dale Road – Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Wennington

Barbon Dale Road Climb

Barbon Dale Road

Barbondale Valley

Gawthrop Hill Climb

Dent Village

View of Dent Head Viaduct

Ribblehead Viaduct

View of Ribblehead Viaduct from the South

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